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Posted by former poster on July 21, 2010, at 23:00:29
According to Wikipedia it sounds like it could improve mood and allergy symptoms at the same time!
Posted by Phillipa on July 22, 2010, at 0:48:10
In reply to Chlorpheniramine, as an A.D. anyone?, posted by former poster on July 21, 2010, at 23:00:29
Well that's interesting like benydryl acts kind of like a seditive I guess. Phillipa
Posted by janejane on July 22, 2010, at 6:15:46
In reply to Chlorpheniramine, as an A.D. anyone?, posted by former poster on July 21, 2010, at 23:00:29
I know that this has come up in the past so you might want to try searching the archives.
I take chlorpheniramine when I get a certain type of headache that I (paradoxically?) associate with serotonin excess. (They are induced by prozac, tryptophan, etc. Other antihistamines are less effective, as are OTC analgesics.) I've never noticed an AD effect, but only used it as needed so I wouldn't expect to notice much. I've thought about doing the experiment, but never tried it.
From the little research I did on it a while back, it seemed like a good AD candidate, especially since a possible side effect is reduced appetite (as I recall). I doubt it will ever get serious attention as a potential AD since it's generic.
Posted by linkadge on July 22, 2010, at 14:26:50
In reply to Re: Chlorpheniramine, as an A.D. anyone? » former poster, posted by janejane on July 22, 2010, at 6:15:46
Yes, I was using it for its AD effects. I would mainly take it at bedtime as it improves sleep. I noticed waking up in a more positive mood. It has some potent anxiolytic effects IMHO.
I think it needs to be dosed at least twice a day as an AD.
Posted by former poster on July 22, 2010, at 22:10:29
In reply to Re: Chlorpheniramine, as an A.D. anyone?, posted by linkadge on July 22, 2010, at 14:26:50
I've been taking it 3X a day in addition to Bupropion, Vyvanse, Clonazepam. I notice some improvement.
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