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I have copd and my doctor gave me an antihistamine but said i was really dehydrated, will the antihistamines make my dehydration worse?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Not particularly : Dehydration occurs when you take in less fluid than your body burns off. Antihistamines can thicken your secretions but do nothing to your overall fluid balance.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/15/2019

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A member asked:

I have copd and my doctor gave me an antihistamine but said i was really dehydrated, will the antihistamines make my dehydration worse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

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