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Can I go for laser hair removal whilst being on Cetirizine? (allergy tablets)

Funny8596Jan 26, 2019
I recently started taking Cetirizine, I was wondering if I could still go to my laser appointments? And if I need to stop then after how long can I go back to my appointment.

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