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Could i take alka-seltzer and zyrtec-d at the same time? a doctor said yes...but i have diarrhoea and i was wondering if that be why.

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Dr. Christopher Burress answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Yes, these should not interact and you should tolerate them. Neither should cause diarrhea either.

Answered 1/10/2018

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes you may: But in general, I do not encourage people to take the decongestant because of its relative ineffectiveness and potential side effects. Neither has anything to do with your diarrhea.

Answered 1/3/2021

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A member asked:

Could i take alka-seltzer and zyrtec-d at the same time? a doctor said yes...but i have diarrhoea and i was wondering if that be why.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Christopher Burress answered

Dr. John Chiu answered

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