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Cetirizine has active ingredients of cetirizine hydrochloride. It is used in multiple Allergies, idiopathic urticaria, oedema mucosal, rhinitis seasonal, blood pressure abnormal, rhinitis allergic.

Hydroxyzine hcl has active ingredients of hydroxyzine hydrochloride. It is used in prophylaxis of nausea and vomiting, rash, depression, prurigo, rash erythematous, nausea.

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Q: What is the difference between cetirizine and hydroxyzine?
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Is hydroxyzine a stimulant?

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Can you take cetirizine while on antibiotics?

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What does hydroxyzine do to serotonin levels?

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