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Originally posted by Griff
Isn't that the stuff in over the counter sinus medication? That stuff screws my systems big time.
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The one I mentioned is in Benadryl and almost all the sleep medicines (with the exception of Alluna, which is a natural supplement). In checking out NIH, there are 16 different antihistamines, which vary in what they do and their side effects. Most of the OTC stuff is one antihistamine or another (e.g. Chlor-Trimeton contains Chlorpheniramine).
I just read this from the American Academy of Family Physicians:
"Most antihistamines that you need a prescription for are the non-sedating type. That means they won't make you sleepy. If you've used an over-the-counter antihistamine, it probably made you sleepy. Non-sedating medicines are better for children during school hours and people who work with machinery or drive cars."
Hey, what the HELL?! Shouldn't it be the other way around?