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Will chlorpheniramine allergy pills work for anxiety and depression?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: Chlorpheniramine has some anxiolytic and antidepressive qualities. That would be an off label use.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 6/28/2014

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