September 4, 2024 by Lori Solomon First-generation antihistamines are associated with a higher seizure risk in young children, according to a study published online Aug. 28 in JAMA Network Open. Ju Hee Kim, M.D., from the Kyung Hee University Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea, and colleagues evaluated associations between prescriptions of first-generation antihistamines and...
Written by Alexa Mader, PharmD | Reviewed by Stacia Woodcock, PharmD Published on January 19, 2023 Key takeaways: Antihistamines like diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and cetirizine (Zyrtec) aren’t known to raise blood pressure when used alone. Antihistamines are part of many combination over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold products. They may be combined with a medication that can...
That’s the conclusion of a case report on the experiences of two such patients cowritten by nursing scholars at the University of California, Irvine. The effects of COVID-19 on individuals range from mild symptoms to several weeks of illness to ailments including brain fog, joint pain, exercise intolerance, and fatigue that last for months after...
