Question 1

clicking in ears when swallowing/yawning and tinnitus. both for over a year now. tried anti histamines no results. sometimes stuffy nose and muscus ?

Accepted Answer

Related?: If the ear problems are related to rhinitis (any combination of nasal congeston, drainage, sinus pain, sneezing etc) then it would be important to determine cause.  Even if related to allergy, oral antihistamines often are not potent enough to relieve symptoms, especially if severe enough to cause eustachian tube dysfunction (inability to clear fluid from middle ear).

Question 2

i gave expired antihistamine syrup to my 30 months old son incidentally...is it dangerous?what s the side effect on him?

Accepted Answer

Expired drugs: There should be no side effects as expiration is usually based on loss of drug effectiveness.  Drug companies err on the side of shortening times to expiration.  Actually many drugs are effective long after expiration dates.  Expired drugs are commonly used effectively by volunteer organizations when no other drugs are available.  Relax!

Question 3

what are the common uses of antihistamine?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamine 4 itch: Antihistamines (ah) block histamine receptors and stop histamine from causing itching and swelling. They are mainly used to treat allergies and hives. Some are sedating; those are used as sleep aids. Many otc sleep meds contain Diphenhydramine (benadryl).

Question 4

is flixonase an antihistamine?

Accepted Answer

Steroid Nasal Spray: Flixonase or Flonase (fluticasone proprionate) is a steroid nasal spray commonly used to treat allergic rhinitis by decreasing the allergic inflammation in the nasal mucosa.  It is not an antihistamine.

Question 5

is there an antihistamine cream?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but avoid: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream is available.  While some people find temporary relief for insect bites with this, in general it is not very effective compared to other antihistamines taken as pills or tabs.  For generalized rash, it really doesn't make sense.

Question 6

if someone takes 52 antihistamines, is this something to be concerned about?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It tells me that this is a risky behavior and likely a suicidal attempt.   Call the psychiatrist or the suicide hotline.

Question 7

is flonase an antihistamine?

Accepted Answer

No: Flonase is a type of intranasal topical steroid spray. It's very effective and safe in dealing with the symptoms of rhinitis, but has a different mechanism of action.

Question 8

do antihistamines cause gout?

Accepted Answer

No: There is a letter to the editor in a european journal reporting an association. That was in 1950. Since then nothing. To the best of my knowledge antihistamines are not associated with gout.

Question 9

which antihistamine for a rash?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what : The rash is. If you have hives or an itchy rash - Benadryl (diphenhydramine) may be helpful.

Question 10

is doxepin a type 2 antihistamine?

Accepted Answer

Strong antihistamine: Doxepin is an effective but sedating tricyclic antidepressant. This drug's sedating effect is significantly due to its powerful antihistamine effects. Most recently it has been marketed at lower dosages as a sleep medication.

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Clicking in ears when swallowing/yawning and tinnitus. both for over a year now. tried anti histamines no results. sometimes stuffy nose and muscus ?

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I gave expired antihistamine syrup to my 30 months old son incidentally...is it dangerous?what s the side effect on him?

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What are the common uses of antihistamine?

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Is flixonase an antihistamine?

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Is there an antihistamine cream?

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If someone takes 52 antihistamines, is this something to be concerned about?

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Is flonase an antihistamine?

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Is doxepin a type 2 antihistamine?

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