Tag: Rebound symptoms

In 2022, over 60 million packages of over-the-counter cetirizine products were sold in the U.S. [1.3.1, 1.7.1]. For some long-term users, stopping these medications raises the question: **how long do antihistamine withdrawal symptoms last?**

While antihistamines are a common treatment for allergies, abruptly stopping some types can lead to temporary rebound effects. It is important to know what happens when you stop taking loratadine and how to distinguish between a return of allergies and discontinuation side effects.