Question 1

how long do 4 hour antihistimines stay in system?

Accepted Answer

Day or so: Medications that last for 4 hours or so are probably completely gone with a day or so.

Question 2

can i take one antihistaminic at moorning and another one at nigt? for alergic reactions.

Accepted Answer

Yes but...: Antihistamines can be taking twice a day safely if required but there are other treatments available. If by allergic reaction you are referring to seasonal allergies, the gold-standard therapy is daily nasal steroid sprays and/or antihistamine nasal sprays. Nasal saline rinses, avoidance measures, and if refractory to treatment, allergy shots can also be helpful. See an Allergist for more details.

Question 3

what is the best otc antihistamine?

Accepted Answer

OTC antihistamines: The second generation zyrtec, allergra or Claritin (loratadine) are comparative. None are perfect. Zyrtec is slightly more likely to make you tired ot sleepy. Often one works a little better than another and i adise you to test all three.

Question 4

is antihestamine can cause pimples?

Accepted Answer

Would not : Anticipate that use of antihistamines would cause acne.

Question 5

is antihistamine harmful to the body?

Accepted Answer

No: Antihistamines are a class of medication used since the 1940s.  They are used to treat allergic conditions and are very safe.  The newer generation antihistamines have even less side effects compared to first generation or old antihistamines.

Question 6

when should you take an antihistamine?

Accepted Answer

For allergies: Antihistamines help the most with sneezing, watery drainage, and itching which are often seen with allergies. Older antihistamines (like benadryl) can make people sleepy and should be used with caution; newer antihistamines (like Claritin (loratadine) & allegra) are less likely to be sedating. Because of their drying effect, some doctors recommend avoiding antihistamines during a respiratory infection.

Question 7

can i take buscopan with antihistimanes?

Accepted Answer

NOT recommended: Buscopan (hyoscine/scopolamine butylbromide, ) is a type of medicine called an antispasmodic (peripherally acting antimuscarinic-anticholinergic).  It is used to relieve irritable bowel symptoms or 'abdominal cramps' .
Buscopan can 'potentiate' (or increase)  anti-cholinergic affects of anti-histamines so it not recommended to take at the same time.

Question 8

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 9

what is the best time to take an antihistamine?

Accepted Answer

Any time: You can take antihistamines any time of the day.Take them same time of day everyday.

Question 10

why young people more sensitive to antihistamine?

Accepted Answer

Not true: Everyone reacts to medications differently although the differences may be minor in most cases. There is no study showing that young people are more sensitive to antihistamine, especially the newer ones.

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