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Allergies

Antihistamines

Antihistamines treat or relieve
symptoms of colds and allergies,
such as sneezing, runny nose, stuffy
nose, and itchy eyes. They block the
histamine your body releases when
a substance (allergen) causes the
symptoms of an allergic reaction. Some
antihistamines you can buy over-the-
counter and some you can buy only
with a prescription from your doctor
or other health care professional
who can write a prescription. Some
antihistamines can cause drowsiness.

Examples
brompheniramine

c e t i r i z i n e

c h l o r p h e n i r a mine

c l e m a s t i n e

d e s l o r a t a d i n e

d ip h e n h y d r a mine

f e x o f e n a d i n e

l ev o c e t i r i z i n e

t r i p r o l i d i n e

Interactions

Alcohol: Avoid alcohol because it
can add to any drowsiness caused
by these medicines.

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