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Allergy testing on friday. i usually take 5mg zyrtec every night. can i take it tonight? then not take tomorrow until testing is done.
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No: should be at least 3 - 5 days off any antihistamines, and the like medicines, even nasal or eye drops. Use saline nasal washes and OTC steroid nasal sprays if you have nasal problem, till done with the testing, good luck
Answered 3/7/2017
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