Stay Alert for Safety Concerns With Older Antihistamines

February 2020

You'll hear about the possible dangers of older antihistamines...such as Benadryl and Chlor-Tripolon.

These OTCs and other "first-generation" antihistamines are often used for allergies or itching.

But there's concern these older meds aren't always safe, since they cause side effects, such as sedation, abnormal heartbeats, and slowed breathing.

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Table of Contents

Cough & Cold Prevent Problems With OTC Cough and Cold Meds
Acne Aklief Will Be the Latest Acne Med
Practice Be Familiar With Ways to Improve the Taste of Meds
Antihistamines Stay Alert for Safety Concerns With Older Antihistamines
Pediatrics Avoid Mix-Ups With Iron Supplements for Young Kids
Contraceptives Watch Days' Supply on Contraceptives Used Continuously
Hepatitis C Work as a Team to Improve Care of Patients With Hep C
Appropriate Med Use Prevent Mix-Ups With Drugs Used "Off-Label"
Nutrition Listen for Questions About Plant-Based, Non-Dairy Milks
Med Administration Gather Info to Guide Redosing of a Med After Vomiting