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Antihistamines

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Sigatoka
Sigatoka

I have been suffering with bad hay fever this year. GP prescribed Fexofenadine for almost 7 weeks before I decided to stop taking it because I suspect it has worsened my already occasional balance problems due to tinnitus and menieres.

GP then prescribed another one which causes drowsiness. I have now decided to stop taking any antihistamines and see if my balance problems subside.

Anyone here experienced similar problems.

Thanks

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  • sam18386
    sam18386 Sigatoka

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    hi sikatoga, i think this: the antihistamines are meant to help but i was once offered these antihistamnes and wouldn't take them! i will only take cetrizine for hayfever and tiny tablets called procholperazine for the dizziness. you could ask your chemist they may recommend some none drowsy hayfever tablets. i wish you luck.

  • joshuapryce1987
    joshuapryce1987 Sigatoka

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    I do not think you should stop taking medication completely but take less dosages. If you completely stop taking medication you could experience withdrawal symptoms.

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