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A member asked:

Is it ok to take half a zyrtec (cetirizine) the same day as a whole one?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sure: Doses of up to 20 mg of zyrtec (cetirizine) per day for the treatment of urticaria, have been well studied to be safe.

Dr Levine agreed

Answered 3/3/2020

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