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Ear/sinus infection thats blocked off left ear with hearing impaired from inflammation/fluid. currently taking cefdinir/prednisone/zyrtec/afrin. can i switch out the zyrtec for zyrtec d and continue with afrin as well, or is too much decongestant?

Q: ear/sinus infection thats blocked off left ear with hearing impaired from inflammation/fluid. currently taking cefdinir/prednisone/zyrtec/afrin. can i switch out the zyrtec for zyrtec d and continue with afrin as well, or is too much decongestant?

: I assume you want to switch Zyrtec-D for Zyrtec because of its availability, not because you wants combined decongestants. It should not be a problem unless you have poor controlled hypertension.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

I assume you want to switch Zyrtec-D for Zyrtec because of its availability, not because you wants combined decongestants. It should not be a problem unless you have poor controlled hypertension.

Answered 12/1/2021

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A member asked:

Ear/sinus infection thats blocked off left ear with hearing impaired from inflammation/fluid. currently taking cefdinir/prednisone/zyrtec/afrin. can i switch out the zyrtec for zyrtec d and continue with afrin as well, or is too much decongestant?

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