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Are there any antihistamines or decongestants you can take that will not raise your heart rate?
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Yes: All decongestants can potentially raise your heart rate as would be the first-generation antihistamines such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or hydroxyzine. The new-generation antihistamine such as fexofenadine or Loratadine is not expected to affect the heart rate.
Answered 1/26/2021
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