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Antihistamines in Elderly Patients: Why First-Gen Options Are Dangerous and What to Use Instead 24 Jan
By: Finnegan Blackwood
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Antihistamines in Elderly Patients: Why First-Gen Options Are Dangerous and What to Use Instead

First-generation antihistamines like Benadryl pose serious risks for elderly patients, including confusion, falls, and dementia. Safer alternatives like Claritin and Zyrtec are just as effective for allergies without the dangerous side effects.

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