Overview Of Over-The-Counter Antihistamines

Clemastine

Clemastine is another older antihistamine. It is a first-generation one, and it was first developed in the 1960s! Similar to the others, this one treats many allergies. This medication also has side effects! They include sleepiness, stomach pain, and dizziness. Patients need to call their doctor immediately if they experience changes in their balance. Older patients experience more side effects on this medication. Specifically, those who are sixty-five years old or older are at a higher risk! Women who are breastfeeding cannot take this one. Patients must also avoid drinking alcohol on this medication!

Patients have to review their current medications as well. Using linezolid or methylene blue means that patients have to ask their doctor about clemastine first! Their doctor has to make that it is safe. Taking some medications within the last two weeks is also an issue. Certain depression medications and medications for Parkinson's disease have been known to cause dangerous jumps in a patient's blood pressure when they take them along with this antihistamine!