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Is it safe to take the 24hr reactine allergy medicine every 12hrs if it's not working once a day?

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Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered

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Antihistamine: I suppose allergy medications you mention above are otc second generation antihistamine. If that's the case, you can take it twice a day.

Answered 8/24/2013

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A member asked:

Is it safe to take the 24hr reactine allergy medicine every 12hrs if it's not working once a day?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered

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