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Which antihistamine might be best for mild anxiety?

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None: Antihistamines do not treat anxiety.

Dr Mumneh agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Just a thought. I suffer from burning skin sensations from anxiety. Would an antihistamine help with this sensation do you think ?

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Im taking hydroxyzine 10mg daily for anxiety then I'm also taking singulair (montelukast) for sinusitis. I understand hydroxyzine has antihistamine property. Ok?

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Which antihistamine(s) do not cause or worsen anxiety and depression? I am currently taking Zyrtec and want to switch to another antihistamine. Also, I will be starting escitalopram soon.

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Ive had reactions to benadryl abd phenegran that include high HR, full body shaking, high BP. Is hydroxizine therefore bad for me to take for anxiety since it too is a 1st generatiin antihistamine? Afraid to try due to bad reactions to other drugs.

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