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Whole Body Itching. Relieves With Cetrizine Tablet. Any Side Effects Of Long Term Use Of Cetrizine?

I have problem of whole body itching. I have taken all the tests for this, all test results shown normal. Currently I am taking Cetiirizine tablet weekly twice. if i stop taking tablet in this interval, body itching will start. I am taking tablet for more one year, can i continue to this??????? Taking Cetirizine tablets for long time cause any side effect??? please suggest
Fri, 29 Nov 2013
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Intermittent taking of Cetrizine tablet is unlikely to be associated with any major side effects.

Apart from your query I would like to suggest that kindly get a assessment from dermatologist to know the exact cause.

Take care
Regards
Dr T Shobha
MBBS MD
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Whole Body Itching. Relieves With Cetrizine Tablet. Any Side Effects Of Long Term Use Of Cetrizine?

Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Intermittent taking of Cetrizine tablet is unlikely to be associated with any major side effects. Apart from your query I would like to suggest that kindly get a assessment from dermatologist to know the exact cause. Take care Regards Dr T Shobha MBBS MD