Can I take 2 allergy pills a day?

Do NOT "double-up" on a dose. Do NOT take a dose sooner than you're supposed to. Do NOT take two different antihistamines at the same time. Instead, talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have trouble finding a drug that works well for your allergy symptoms.
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What happens if you take 2 allergy pills?

If a healthy adult takes only a slightly higher dose of antihistamine, such as accidentally taking two pills instead of one, their symptoms may not be serious, or they may not have any symptoms. However, a larger overdose, especially in children or older adults, may cause serious symptoms.
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How many 24 hour allergy pills can you take in a day?

Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Take one 180 mg tablet with water once a day; do not take more than 1 tablet in 24 hours.
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Can I take 2 Claritin 24 hours?

Claritin® products are non-drowsy and can be taken at any time. Do not take more than one dose every 12 hours if you are using a 12-hour product, or one dose every 24 hours if you are using a 24-hour product.
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What happens if I take 2 Zyrtec in 24 hours?

There have been reports of patients taking 15-18 times the recommended dose of Zyrtec (recommended dose is 10 mg) and having some adverse effects (restlessness, irritability, somnolence). Taking two 10mg tablets should not cause you to have any serious problems.
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What happens if I take 2 Claritin?

Common symptoms of overdosing on Claritin® may include drowsiness, headaches, and fast pounding heart rate. For any questions or concerns you may have about taking Claritin® or if someone has had more than the prescribed dosage, call the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222.
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Can I take Claritin and Zyrtec 12 hours apart?

No interactions were found between Claritin and Zyrtec. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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Can I take Claritin and Allegra 12 hours apart?

Can you take Claritin and Allegra together? Claritin and Allegra should not be taken together. Because they work in similar ways, it's not recommended to combine antihistamines. Taking both drugs at the same time may increase the risk of adverse effects.
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Can I take Zyrtec in the morning and Allegra at night?

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If your allergy is particularly bad then yes you can take them on the same day, as there are no known interactions. This is a therapeutic duplication and it is usually recommended to take only one antihistamine at any time, however if you have been prescribed to take both together then it is appropriate.
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Is Allegra stronger than Claritin?

Studies point to Claritin being more effective than Allegra for allergic rhinitis (faster onset of action, more symptom relief) Allegra may provide more eye symptom relief. Studies suggest Allegra may be more effective than Claritin for wheal and flare reactions (an allergic skin reaction).
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What do you do if allergy medicine doesn't work?

You may need immunotherapy.

If you don't get relief from medicines alone, it might be a good option for you. This long-term treatment exposes you to what you're allergic to. Over time, it can reduce or prevent your allergy symptoms.
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What 2 allergy meds can be taken together?

Well, you could. You can mix and match, especially with antihistamines and nasal sprays. Those are probably my two favorites to use in combination amongst the antihistamines. I probably wouldn't do Zyrtec and Allegra and Claritin.
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What happens if you take Zyrtec and Claritin in the same day?

Different oral antihistamines such as diphenhydramine, cetirizine, loratadine, levocetirizine, desloratadine, and fexofenadine should never be taken together. Taking different oral antihistamines together can lead to an antihistamine overdose. Signs of an overdose may include the following: Fast or racing heartbeat.
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Do allergies get worse at night?

If you suffer from allergies, your symptoms most likely get worse at night. This is something you share with other allergy patients. In fact, research shows that 74% of allergy sufferers wake up during the night because of allergy symptoms and over 90% of sufferers have difficulty sleeping.
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Can you take 20 mg of Claritin a day?

For oral dosage form (chewable tablets, orally disintegrating tablets, tablets): Adults and children 6 years of age and older—One tablet or 10 milligrams (mg) once a day. Do not take more than one tablet per day.
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Can I take Zyrtec 2 times a day?

You shouldn't take more than 10 mg in 24 hours. Your doctor may recommend a 5-mg dose once or twice per day if your allergies are mild.
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Can I take Zyrtec and Benadryl?

The short answer? Yes, you can take both Zyrtec and Benadryl.
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How do you stop allergies immediately?

Try an over-the-counter remedy
  1. Oral antihistamines. Antihistamines can help relieve sneezing, itching, a stuffy or runny nose, and watery eyes. ...
  2. Corticosteroid nasal sprays. These medications improve nasal symptoms. ...
  3. Cromolyn sodium nasal spray. ...
  4. Oral decongestants.
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Why won't my allergies go away?

Unknown Triggers

It is possible that you are not entirely sure what is triggering your allergy symptoms, which is why they are not going away. Allergy triggers include pollen, molds, animal dander, and food.
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Why are my allergies getting worse?

The other—and bigger—reason is that many are facing an onslaught of pollen. “With climate change, the general trend has been that we're getting higher levels of pollen and longer pollen seasons, whether that's due to warmer temperatures or increased carbon dioxide emissions; it's probably multifactorial,” says Dr.
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Can I take Benadryl and Claritin?

It's not recommended to take Claritin and Benadryl together. Because they have similar side effects, taking them together can increase the risk of adverse effects.
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Can I take Claritin and Allegra in the same day?

Most allergy medicines should not be combined with one another, according to Dr. Susan Besser, a primary care provider at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. “You should not take multiple oral antihistamines together, such as Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec, Allegra or Xyzal.
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Can I take another Allegra before 24 hours?

Should I take Allegra (fexofenadine) at night or in the morning? If you are taking a 12 hour form of Allegra (fexofenadine), it can be taken once in the morning and once in the evening. If you are taking an Allegra (fexofenadine) once-a-day 24 hour tablet, it can be taken at any time of the day.
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