Allergy Meds in Street Opioids Make Overdoses More Deadly

• By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
• October 13, 2022
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A new study is sounding the alarm about the addition of antihistamines to street forms of opioids — and how they might make a fatal overdose more likely.

The prime drug in question is

Warmer Climate, More Pollen, Worse Allergies: How to Fight Back

• April 18, 2021
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Climate change has made North America's pollen season longer and more severe, but there are ways to reduce your allergy misery, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).

The best way to deal with worsening pollen seasons is to get ahead...

Should You Take a Painkiller Before Your COVID Vaccine?

• Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
• February 18, 2021
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You finally managed to score an appointment to be vaccinated against the new coronavirus and you're a little nervous about side effects, so taking a painkiller right before you get your shot seems like a smart idea.

Not so fast, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...

Antihistamines Linked to Delayed Care for Severe Allergic Reaction: Study

• Robert Preidt
• October 28, 2019
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Giving antihistamines to a child suffering a potentially fatal allergic reaction may do more harm than good if it causes a delay in emergency treatment, a new study warns.

Researchers reviewed the medical records of young patients, aged 8 months to 20 years, who were...

Aspirin, Antihistamines: Kids Often Use OTC Drugs in Suicide Attempts

• Serena Gordon
• October 7, 2019
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More teens are attempting suicide by overdosing on drugs, and new research suggests they are often turning to over-the-counter (OTC) medications like ibuprofen and aspirin in their efforts.

Antidepressants, antipsychotics and antihistamines were also common choices, ...

Are Too Many Kids Prescribed Antihistamines?

• Robert Preidt
• July 30, 2019
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Many U.S. doctors are much less likely to recommend cough and cold medicines for young children ever since experts advised against it in 2008, new research shows.

That's the good news. The bad news?

Physicians are still more likely to recommend antihistamin...