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Chlorpheniramine hydrochloride is a sedating antihistamine which is a kind of antihistamine type drug (common cold or symptom drug).

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Sedating antihistamine

Brands

Chlor trimeton T • Aller0chlor • Chloamine

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Headache
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Abdominal pain
Stomach pain
Excessive sweating
Pain on urination
Blurred vision
Heart palpitations
Double vision
Low blood pressure
Painful urination
Cloudy or blurred vision
Pain with urination

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