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Is Cetirizine A Safe Medicine?

Hi, Please give me advice. my age is 58 years iam suffering from urticeria from last 2 years. iam B.P patient. daily iam suffering from itch if i take the medicine cetrizine it is relief other wise it is horible. whether taking of cetrizine is harmful? waiting for ur reply. Thanks
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Hi,

Cetrizine is almost a safe drug. You may start from a dose of 10 mg daily and then gradually taper on it to complete weaning from drug, if possible.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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Is Cetirizine A Safe Medicine?

Hi, Cetrizine is almost a safe drug. You may start from a dose of 10 mg daily and then gradually taper on it to complete weaning from drug, if possible. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician