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A member asked:

Was prescribed cetirizine hydrochloride syrup 4 hayfever. bowels were fine but since taking - had 2 trips to the toilet with diarrhoea. side effects??

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: Common, may lessen with continued use, tolerance, if not, ask your doctor for an alternative, best wishes

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/17/2017

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