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Do Antihistamines Cause Addiction?
Hi, I am 52 years male suffering from allergy 10years ago. I have idiopathic facial angioedema with or without urticaria. I always take two tablets chorpheneramine maleate and cetrizine once every 72 hours otherwise i got urticaria specially in my forearms All symptoms relieved within 24-48 hours on taking antihistamines .Are these antihistamines cause addiction
Thu, 7 Aug 2014
No they are not addicting and do not come in the category of narcotics either. Consult your doctor for dosage and better antihistaminics.
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