Chlorpheniramine is chemically related to Unisom and Benadryl.
Its old trade name was ChlorTrimeton.
For many years it was RX like Benadryl was but is now OTC.
It is one of the first gen antihistamines, and therefore sedating.
People with dry mouth/eyes already would find it difficult to tolerate I would think. Men with prostate issues, also are warned not to use it. It has some anticholinergic properties therefore.
There was just recently in the media, a study warning adults to not use it long term as anticholinergic drugs have been linked to developing Alzheimer's. The jury is still out on that 100% but it is something to think about.
The long acting form, OTC was called Teldrin. That form is no longer available in the US.
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