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A member asked:

Had a persistent sore throat since starting xyzal (levocetirizine) 2 weeks ago. is this likely to go away over time? reason to stop the drug?

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Stop xyzal (levocetirizine): Two weeks is long enough to try a medicine that does not seem to make a difference. Try another medicine like Claritin (loratadine) or Allegra or see you doctor to make sure it is not something else.

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Answered 1/28/2015

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