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Dimenhydrinate

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Dimenhydrinate 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

Dramamine

Side Effects

Common

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

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