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Carolyn

07/06/08

Carolyn

Category:Zyrtec , Claritin

Can I take claritin if I am out of zyrtec d

I am out of Zyrtec D and cannot get more because of financial difficulties. My daughter takes generic Claritin (over the counter). Can I safely substitute the Claritin until I can get more Zyrtec D?

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Casey McNulty

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Hi Carolyn,

Thank you for your question. Zyrtec and Claritin are similar medications - they are both known as antihistamines. However, the Zyrtec-D has an additional ingredient that is a decongestant, which helps to relieve stuffy nose symptoms. If you aren't having a problem with a stuffy nose, the Claritin should work for you, and it may cause less drowsiness than the Zyrtec does. I hope this helps!

Best of luck,

Casey

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