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Is it bad to take 2 tablets of cetirizine in 1 night?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Not likely: Cetirizine (zyrtec) is a new generation antihistamine with a favorable side effect profile. The most likely side effect to taking more than the recommended dose would be drowsiness.

Answered 3/10/2021

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