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My allergies are getting worst can i take claritin 12 hr with decongestant in the morning and at noght take the 10 mg 24hr tablet?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

NO: you may take ONE 24 hour pill per day OR TWO 12 hour pills twice a day... If this isn't helping add an OTC NASAL CORTISONE spray! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 9/23/2017

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