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Dexchlorpheniramine maleate

Dexchlorpheniramine maleate

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Dexchlorpheniramine maleate is a sedating antihistamine which is a kind of antihistamine type drug (common cold or symptom drug).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Sedating antihistamine

Brands

Polaramine

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Abdominal pain
Headache
Stomach pain
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Low blood pressure
Excessive sweating
Poor coordination
Double vision
Blurred vision
Loss of coordination
Pain on urination
Painful urination
Heart palpitations
Cloudy or blurred vision
Pain with urination

Treats

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Hows dexchlorpheniramine maleate used?

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Polaramine (dexchlorpheniramine maleate) how harmful ?

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Could polaramine (dexchlorpheniramine maleate) be taken with zytec?

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Is zyrtec or polaramine (dexchlorpheniramine maleate) stronger?

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I take polaramine (dexchlorpheniramine maleate) tablets. Help me sleep?

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What are the differences between chlorpheniramine maleate and dexchlorpheniramine maleate?

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A 33-year old asked:

What is the recommended dosage for polaramine (dexchlorpheniramine maleate) sleeping pills?

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A member asked:

What can i use to calm a hyperactive toddler on a flight? He hates to be held or confined and will just scream and struggle. Is polaramine (dexchlorpheniramine maleate) an option?

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A 31-year old female asked:

Self diagnosed vaginal yeast infection. took fluconazole & dexchlorpheniramine maleate yesterday. increased white lumpy discharge. is this normal?

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A 22-year old female asked:

Hives from past 9 week Levocetrizine,Dexchlorpheniramine,famocid 40,Levociz-M not effective. Allegra 180 twice daily little effective. Permanent cure?

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Are the drugs enalapril and enalapril maleate the same?

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A 16-year old female asked:

Will 32-48 mg of chlorpheniramine maleate make me sick or should it have no affect?

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A 24-year old female asked:

I can't find any information on the medication chlorpheniramine maleate 4mg on here, any information?

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A 35-year old asked:

Could chlorphenamine maleate 12 mg work for a headache ?

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Is enalapril maleate a beta blocker?

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Does chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg make you drowsy?

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How does enalapril maleate for kidney protection work?

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Has anyone suffered a side effect using timolol maleate?

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A 32-year old asked:

Are pheniramine maleate and chlorpheniramine maleate the same?

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A 44-year old asked:

How does new med enalapril maleate for kidney protection work?

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Difference between chlorpheniramine maleate and pheniramine maleate?

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Is it safe to take Chlorphenamine maleate and Diphenhydramine together?

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A 33-year old female asked:

What is the purpose of the Pyrilamine Maleate that is in Midol and Pamprin?

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A 41-year old asked:

What are the differences between chlorpheniramine maleate and pheniramine maleate?

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A 65-year old female asked:

I am seeking Chlopheniramine Maleate 12 HOUR (NOT 4mg/4 hour) This works BEST FOR ME. I was told I could find it on Ebay or elsewhere on the web, but I can only find 4mg/4 hour. I need extended release, as I wake at night coughing w/ post nasal drip?

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A 30-year old asked:

Chlorpheniramine maleate or allegra (fexofenadine) which is safer?

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Are antidepressants dangerous to health? (fluvoxamine maleate)

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Could use expert help with why and what is maleate in medicine?

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Atenolol vs enalapril maleate. Which is better?

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