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Is It Safe To Continue Taking Sudafed Or Claritin Beyond The Prescribed Dosage?
I have had terrible hay fever/ allergies for going on six weeks. I have been taking sudafed and Claritin for the last two weeks. Today is the best day I have had and it finally feels like I m getting better, though I still don t feel totally normal. Is there any risk in continuing the sudafed and/or Claritin until I feel 100%? I have had no side effects. Thanks, XXXX
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
Hello,
I would recommend you to take Claritin for as long as you need it (till you feel better for a while), you just need to be watchful of potential drowsiness.
As for Sudafed, it is not generally recommended to be taken for long periods of time.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
I would recommend you to take Claritin for as long as you need it (till you feel better for a while), you just need to be watchful of potential drowsiness.
As for Sudafed, it is not generally recommended to be taken for long periods of time.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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