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I have already taken a claritin this morning. my lip is swelling now. can i take a hydroxyzin pill?

Q: i have already taken a claritin this morning. my lip is swelling now. can i take a hydroxyzin pill?

: You can take but it may not be effective because both medications are almost the same drug. If lip swelling gets worse or you have breathing issue, go to urgent care. Good luck.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You can take but it may not be effective because both medications are almost the same drug. If lip swelling gets worse or you have breathing issue, go to urgent care. Good luck.

Answered 6/26/2023

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Dr. Ronald Ward answered

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I have already taken a claritin this morning. my lip is swelling now. can i take a hydroxyzin pill?

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