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Levocetirizine is an antihistamine that is used to treat the symptoms of hay fever and allergies like runny nose, stuffy nose and itchy eyes.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Brands

Xyzal

Side Effects

Common

Fatigue
Cough
Fever
Nose bleeds
Sleepiness
Bloody nose
Loss of strength

Serious

Hypersensitivity

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Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg, what is it used for?

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I'm transitioning from xyzal (levocetirizine) to allegra & my hives are returning. i seem to react to everything--my meds & enviorment. when will allegra kick in?

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