Researchers emulated a target trial using real-world data from electronic health records to assess a possible association between the use of second-generation antihistamines and the risk for dementia ...

For millions of people around the world, pollen season means weeks of sneezing, itchy eyes and a blocked or runny nose. The timing varies depending on where you live and which plants are in flower, ...

Anticholinergic drugs block acetylcholine. This neurotransmitter is involved in memory, attention, muscle function, and digestion. The side effects of first generation antihistamines reflect this ...

Dementia prevention is an ever-popular topic, and for good reason: Good brain health is an important part of quality of life. It allows us to recall memories and meaningful moments. It promotes ...

Women online are sharing an unusual over-the-counter treatment for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) symptom relief: doubling up on antihistamines. In one video, a woman said that after taking ...

Millions of people in the UK suffer from hay fever and other allergies that see them taking antihistamines to control their symptoms. However, despite the common nature of this medication, Dr Punam ...

Millions across the UK experience hay fever and other allergies, leading them to use antihistamines for symptom management. Yet, despite how widely used this medication is, Dr Punam Krishan cautioned ...

Both antihistamines and alcohol can slow down activity in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). If you mix alcohol and antihistamines, you may feel more drowsy, lightheaded, and have ...

Eczema is a skin condition that makes skin inflamed, scaly, and itchy. The itch can be intense enough to keep you or your child up at night. And if you scratch too much, you might irritate your skin ...

In addition to being less-sedating, second generation H1 antihistamines may be more efficacious than first generation agents. Second generation H 1 antihistamines appear to be more effective than ...

The NHS advises people in the UK who are taking a common antihistamine to avoid certain drinks, as per the latest guidance on its website. According to the health service, some fruit juices can ...