I've been dealing with allergies from things like dust and pollen, which usually leave me with a running nose and watery eyes. To manage this, I've been taking Cetrizine 10mg every few days for about a year now. I'm just a bit worried about whether there are any serious side effects from using this medication long-term? Or maybe there's a better way to handle this that I haven't tried?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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1+ Yrs

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Yes,continue same treatment as advised by the physician.

Answered 04/07/2025

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take a course of antibiotics

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I've been taking antihistamines for my allergies, and I've noticed some blood in my mucus. I'm really worried about this. Could this be a side effect from the medication, or maybe I'm taking the wrong dose? Should I be concerned about this?

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post sqeulae and sensitivity changes

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