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In the September issue of Prescrire International: adverse effects of mizolastine, dextromethorphan, desloratadine and loratadine

FREE DOWNLOAD This sample page from the September edition contains three brief reviews analysing the adverse effects of several frequently prescribed antihistamines and antitussive medicines.
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Mizolastine: prefer cetirizine or loratadine

  • More adverse effects with mizolastine.

Dextromethorphan: neurological disorders in children

  • Do not use in young children.

Desloratadine, loratadine: aggression

  • Neuropsychiatric reactions.


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Prescrire Int 2016; 25 (174): 215. (Pdf, free)

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