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Is fexofenadine more effective than loratadine for hayfever?

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Allergy meds : Hello, I am asked this question quite often. Which otc allergy medication is best? My answer is for each person to try a medication and see which works best for them. Personally i feel that fexofenadine is more effective than loratadine. That is my opinion in how each works for me.

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Answered 5/21/2018

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