Claritin - How long does it take to be effective?
Question posted by Always improving on 7 June 2016
Last updated on 8 September 2016 by JemmaCS
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JemmaCS
8 Sep 2016
Claritin can take up to two to three hours to reach its peak effect. Other antihistamines such as Zyrtec work within an hour.
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