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What are the differences between chlorpheniramine maleate and dexchlorpheniramine maleate?
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Closely related: Both medications are potent antihistamines. Both have similar side effects, mainly sedation and anti-cholinergic (dry mouth, larger pupils, may cause constipation and in older men, difficulty in urination. Dexchlorpheniramine requires a prescription. Its chemical structure is only minimally different from chlorpheniramine.
Answered 1/7/2018
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