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Dexchlorpheniramine maleate

Dexchlorpheniramine maleate

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Dexchlorpheniramine maleate 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

Polaramine

Side Effects

Common

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

Treats

Hay fever
5
1 review
Rhinitis
3
1 review
Hives (urticaria)
3
1 review
Contact urticaria
Condition

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Hows dexchlorpheniramine maleate used?

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What is dexchlorpheniramine maleate used for?

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A 46-year old asked:

Polaramine (dexchlorpheniramine maleate) how harmful ?

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A 31-year old asked:

Could polaramine (dexchlorpheniramine maleate) be taken with zytec?

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A 37-year old asked:

I take polaramine (dexchlorpheniramine maleate) tablets. help me sleep?

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A member asked:

Is Polaramine (dexchlorpheniramine maleate) or Clarityne better to clear a blocked nose ?

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A 46-year old asked:

Difference between polaramine, (dexchlorpheniramine maleate) zyrtec and claritin (loratadine)?

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A 45-year old asked:

Enalapril maleate which group of medicine and what is it for?

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A 30-year old asked:

Are the drugs enalapril and enalapril maleate the exact same thing?

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A 16-year old female asked:

Will 32-48 mg of Chlorpheniramine Maleate make me sick or should it have no affect?

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A 34-year old asked:

What is fluvoxamine maleate used for?

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A 43-year old asked:

Is enalapril maleate a beta blocker?

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A 32-year old asked:

How does enalapril maleate for kidney protection work?

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A 41-year old asked:

Has anyone suffered a side effect using timolol maleate?

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A 32-year old asked:

Are pheniramine maleate and chlorpheniramine maleate the same?

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A 44-year old asked:

Difference between chlorpheniramine maleate and pheniramine maleate?

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A 32-year old asked:

Atenolol vs enalapril maleate. Which is better?

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A 36-year old asked:

Can you buy enalapril maleate 20mg and novilin 70/30 over the counter?

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A 39-year old asked:

Has anyone had bad side effects using timolol maleate eyedrops for glaucoma?

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A 44-year old asked:

Will take atenolol vs enalapril maleate-- which one is better WRT side effects and prolong use?

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A 41-year old male asked:

What are the safest drugs for hypertension? I am facing sexual problems with taking enalapril maleate 10 mg.

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A 33-year old female asked:

How long after I can safely breastfeeding my baby after taking Nicip cold? (it contains nimesulide, phenylnephrine, Chloropheniramine Maleate)

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A 17-year old male asked about a 16-year old male:

Are 20 mg of Ritalin (methylphenidate) IR 3 times a day too much if taking fluvoxamine maleate 100 2 times a day?Is the risk of serotonin syndrome high?Is it dangerous?

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A 37-year old asked:

Can you take aspirin with the anti-histamine chlorpheniramine maleate?

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A 64-year old male asked:

Is chlorpheniramine maleate safe to use as a everyday sleeping aid or at least for occasional sleeplessness?

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A 38-year old asked:

What are side effect of using timolol maleate eyedrops for glaucoma/macular degeneration?

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A 35-year old male asked about a female:

Please tell any Over the counter syrup available for kids having pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, chlorphenamine maleate,acetaminophen?

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A 37-year old female asked:

Is it safe to take nighttime sinus congestion medicine containing acetaminophen, chlorpheniramin maleate, and phenylephrine with delsym (dextromethorphan)?

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A 22-year old asked:

Can I take clonazepam with cough medicine? (dextromethorphan hbr with chlorpheniramine maleate) aka coricidin high blood pressure cough and cold?

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A 36-year old asked:

Can anyone tell me is timolol meleate ophthalmic and betimoil the same medicine?

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