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Sedating antihistamine
Sedating antihistamines are a kind of antihistamine type drug (common cold or symptom drug).
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A 45-year old asked:
What are sedating antihistamines for insomnia?
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A 23-year old male asked:
I understand that one cannot become addicted to antihistamines, however, can't people become addicted to the sedating effects of drugs?
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A 44-year old female asked:
If I have developed resistance to benadryl's sedating effects( +/-150mg), will it still work4allergy?
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A 23-year old male asked:
If i take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) before getting on a plane, will the sedation from it help with my plane anxiety?
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A 28-year old male asked:
I am taking Benadryl (diphenhydramine) with minimal side effects only light sedation. Going to try hydroxyzine. Will I get more side effects than Benadryl (diphenhydramine)?
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A 40-year old female asked:
10mgs a day amitriptyline for migraines. Is it ok to skip a day occas? Is missing a dose dangerous? What if i feel overly sedated from Benadryl (diphenhydramine) once?
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A 37-year old female asked about a male:
My son is scheduled for dental work with sedation tomorrow & has to fast from tonight. Is it safe to give Benadryl (diphenhydramine) in the morning for motion sickness?
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A 31-year old female asked:
I was given concious sedation. For a tube change. I received Pepcid,zofran, versed, Benadryl and fentanyl in my iv Was wondering if those meds were safe to give together, with little space between doses. Second can any of them delay bladder emptying?
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A 39-year old male asked:
Is it bad to take an antihistamine during a cold, i.e. does suppressing mucus make the cold last longer?
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A 44-year old asked:
What is the best OTC antihistamine?
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A 57-year old male asked:
Is antihistamine harmful to the body?
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A 31-year old asked:
When should you take an antihistamine?
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A 39-year old asked:
Is there an herb which can be used as an antihistamine?
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A 38-year old asked:
Does antihistamine make you drowsy?
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Is it ok to take antihistamines with ?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Does an antihistamine help IC? If so how?
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A 49-year old male asked:
I am allergie to antihistamine, can I take pepid ?
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A 23-year old male asked:
Is it possible to be allergic to all antihistamines?
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A 36-year old female asked:
Can I vaccinate my son while he is taking antihistamine ?
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What is the best antihistamine for treating dermatographism?
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A 47-year old asked:
Is Flonase an antihistamine?
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A 38-year old male asked:
Do antihistamines cause gout?
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A 34-year old asked:
Which antihistamine for a rash?
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A 32-year old asked:
Is doxepin a type 2 antihistamine?
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A 57-year old female asked:
Is antihistamines for treating eczma?
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A 41-year old asked:
Can antihistamines dry out your skin?
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A 36-year old asked:
Is phenylephrine HCl an antihistamine?
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A 34-year old female asked:
Antihistamine can decrease milk supply?
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A 38-year old asked:
Is Zantac (ranitidine) an antihistamine?
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A 39-year old asked:
Is Cheratussin AC syrup an antihistamine?
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