I've been taking Allegra daily, but when I try to stop suddenly, I get really bad itching. How should I taper off the dosage to avoid this withdrawal effect? Should I switch to taking it once a week or maybe every other week? How long should I continue this process?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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-To taper off Allegra, it's best to gradually reduce the dose to avoid withdrawal symptoms like severe itching. You can start by taking one tablet every other day, then reduce to once a week, and eventually stop. This process could take 2-3 weeks, dependi

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