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Can antihistamines harm my kidneys?

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Dr. Gary Steven answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Probably not: One can never say "never" in medicine, but there are generally no adverse effects on the kidneys associated with antihistamines.

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Answered 1/9/2015

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