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Some antihistamines may affect the brain more than expected
Original: Not all antihistamines are the same – and some may affect your brain more than you think # Health # Antihistamines # All
Health commentators are highlighting that antihistamines are not all alike: first-generation versions such as older allergy medicines can cross into the brain and may cause drowsiness or affect cognition, while newer generation drugs are designed to avoid this. Posts urge people with hay fever or allergies to check which type they are taking and discuss medication safety with a pharmacist or doctor.
Why now: Seasonal allergies are prompting people to reconsider which antihistamines they take and their side effects
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