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Will famotidine help with the itching (pollen allergy)?
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No: it antagonizes H2 receptors in the stomach, thas helping decrease acid production, though an antihistaminic, but doesn't help the itch, H1 blockers, as diphenhydramine do help against the itching
Answered 8/14/2016
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