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Is there an antihistamine that helps slow down mucus running down the back of your throat

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Recommendation. : You can try Zyrtec 10 mg or Claritin 10 mg daily for week. Both of these medications are long lasting for 24 hours and should be taking once a day.

Answered 5/19/2017

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