(The sedating antihistamines prescribed included hydroxyzine, diphenhydramine, chlorphenirarnine, brompheniramine, and cyproheptadine;
nonsedating antihistamines include cetirizine, desloratadine, levoce-tirizine, loratadine, and fexofenadine.)
Effects of sedating and
nonsedating antihistamines on flying performance.
Reality: There is no evidence that
nonsedating antihistamines are beneficial unless the patient has concurrent rhinoconjunctivitis, so data don't support their use "for the actual itch of eczema," Dr.
An acquaintance who suffered for years with widespread eczema finally found relief last year when her doctor suggested she try taking a
nonsedating antihistamine, like loratadine (Claritin), fexofenadine (Allegra) or cetirizine (Zyrtec).
(16) It suggests a
nonsedating SSRI, followed by a trial of methylphenidate, pemoline, or dextroamphetamine if SSRIs were unsuccessful.
Desloratadine is a potent,
nonsedating antihistamine with anti-inflammatory properties.
There is no evidence to support the use of
nonsedating antihistamines in the treatment of AD.
A positive response did not require patients to discontinue
nonsedating antihistamines previously in regular use.
Eplivanserin is the furthest along in development of a new
nonsedating drug class known as ASTARs, or Antagonists of Serotonin Two A Receptors.
KYOTO, JAPAN -- Fexofenadine is the sole truly
nonsedating antihistamine--and the only one that does not cause objectively measurable cognitive and psychomotor impairment at doses commonly used in clinical practice, said Dr.
(2) While sleep disturbance, chronic inflammation, psychological problems, and other proposed etiologies probably contribute to CRS-related fatigue, recent evidence suggests that
nonsedating antihistamines might add to the burden.