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Antihistamines are chemicals that block the effect of histamine, in varying ways. Most antihistamines act on the H1 receptor. Physiologically, antihistamines stop the histamine reaction, and may also induce drowsiness.

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Common ones (with all but prescription antihistamines) are drowsiness and very dry nasal and oral membranes.

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