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Can dramamine raise your blood pressure?

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It shouldn't raise: mine or yours. Dramamine is an antihistamine that can control nasal drainage, allergic reactions and nausea. The most common side effects are drowsiness, dizziness & dry mouth. Decongestants (e.g., Sudafed, phenylephrine, pseudo ephedrine) on the other hand may for raising blood pressure, but, in recommended doses, the effect is negligible. Dr. Anne

Answered 12/20/2016

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Dr. Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Yes. Off market.: Dramamine, or dimenhydrinate, is an antihistamine used especially for vertigo ("hyperstimulated labyrinth"). According to the FDA website (www.fda.gov/drugs) all manufacturers except 1 have discontinued making the medication, & now it is only available by prescription in injected form (no pills, tablets, or syrups) OTC. All antihistamines can raise BP. Talk to the prescribing doctor. Good luck!

Answered 12/24/2016

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