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A 16-year-old female asked:
Can drowsiness caused by antihistamines be treated or minimized at a necesary event?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Yes but: A decongestant is often added to antihistamine and would counteract some of the drowsy effects but that is not a good solution. There are at least two other non-drowsy antihistamines available and steroid nasal spray actually works far better without the drowsy effect. If your only choice is a sedating antihistamine, take it an hour before you go to bed instead of the morning.
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