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Can i take nyquil a few hours after taking zyrtec (cetirizine)?

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Dr. Brian Affleck answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Not recommended: Nyquil has an antihistamine in it and zyrtec (cetirizine) is also an antihistamine. You'll be getting an excessive amount of antihistamine and this is not the best way to take care of your cold/allergy symptoms.

Answered 5/11/2020

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