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I have allergies and right now i use benadryl as i have trouble breathing and my allergist recently told me i will have to take antihistamine everyday, which one would be good with less side effect?
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It will depend on the antihistamine prescribed. Pl ask your allergist and also about any other things you can do toavoid the allergies
Answered 5/31/2023
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