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I take hydroxyzine (by presciption) for an alcohol allergy (intolerance). is there an over-the-counter substitute for this?

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Yes: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) works as well as zyrtec and others. You might want to try non sedating ones first like Allegra or claritin. These drugs including Hydroxyzine are all antihistamines.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Not an over counter : By intolerance, do you mean abuse?

Answered 7/12/2013

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