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Originally Posted by mrsD
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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Yes I was aware of the possible link with Alzheimers and this concerns me of course. But I think there are also risks from the insomnia that comes with pain.
I also feel there are so many environmental factors that put us at risk of Altheimers, cancer etc - particularly in the States where food additives are far less closely regulated. The problems the human race is causing to the natural world - the consequences of fracking on the bee population which will impact on the survival of the human race for example. I don't think one antihistamine a night can be nearly as harmful as these things surely? But I'm mindful of what you say MrsD - every medicine has a downside and it is important to take it with our eyes wide open. Which is why I asked here.
I recall one very forthright doctor telling me many years ago that Piriton was a "dirty drug" because of its sedative properties. But compared to Zopiclone, Methotrexate, Imuran, Tricyclic antidepressants, anti convulsants or steroids, all of which I've tried, well it seems relatively clean and innocuous? Mat
Ps I have very dry eyes but they haven't become any worse since taking this.