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Hi..i took three antihistamines by mistake when i was told to take only one at night. is this dangerous? each tablet is 120 gms

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Likely Ok: Antihistamines have a high safety margin although the older antihistamines may have more side effects. It is unusual to have mistakenly taken 3 pills when most medication is based on 1 pill. You will have to be more careful in the future since other medications may not be as forgiving.

Answered 9/20/2016

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A member asked:

Hi..i took three antihistamines by mistake when i was told to take only one at night. is this dangerous? each tablet is 120 gms

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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