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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat Despite Taking Zyrtec

I have had a sore throat for 1 week. I thought it was drainage so I started taking zyrtec (generic) 4 days ago. Still have sore throat....should I take it longer or try something else like benadryl? I can only take this a night because it makes me really sleepy!
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Mild sore throat usually responds to warm saline gargles,acetaminophen,avoidance of cold drinks.If sore throat is persisting then take amoxycillin 500 twice a day for 7 days.If drainage is there then you can take benadryl.
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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat Despite Taking Zyrtec

Mild sore throat usually responds to warm saline gargles,acetaminophen,avoidance of cold drinks.If sore throat is persisting then take amoxycillin 500 twice a day for 7 days.If drainage is there then you can take benadryl.