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I took a 'cetrine' antihistamine at about 4pm on sunday and i have a skin prick allergy test today tuesdy at 5pm. am i still ok for the test?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Not likely: Cetrine (cetirizine in U.S.) is an excellent antihistamine and typically takes at least 3 days to be cleared from the body for allergy tests to be interpreted accurately without the antihistaminic effect interfering. Sometimes it takes even longer than 3 days.

Answered 5/7/2018

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A member asked:

I took a 'cetrine' antihistamine at about 4pm on sunday and i have a skin prick allergy test today tuesdy at 5pm. am i still ok for the test?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

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