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What is Chlorpheniramine (chlorphenamine)?

Category: Over the Counter Drugs

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See also: Alex Cough Syrup

Chlorpheniramine, also known as chlorphenamine maleate, is a first-generation antihistamine used in the prevention of the symptoms of allergic conditions such as rhinitis and urticaria.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Idiopathic angioedema 17 2
Itching 7 0
Allergic rhinitis 4 0
Food allergy 2 0
Hives (urticaria) 2 0

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  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
See all 133 patients that have taken Chlorpheniramine (chlorphenamine)

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 1
Mild 5
None 11

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Chlorpheniramine (chlorphenamine)

Side effect Patients Percentage
Drowsiness 2
Dry mouth 1
Increased appetite 1
Itching 1
Morning sleepiness 1

Why patients stopped taking Chlorpheniramine (chlorphenamine)

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Reason Patients Percentage
Did not seem to work 3
Course of treatment ended 2
Other 2
Doctor's advice 1
Personal research 1
See all 10 patients who've stopped taking Chlorpheniramine (chlorphenamine)

Duration

Stopped taking Chlorpheniramine (chlorphenamine)

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 2
6 months - 1 year 3
1 - 2 years 3
2 - 5 years 2
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 12
Usually 3
Sometimes 1
Never taken as prescribed 1
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 0
A little hard to take 3
Not at all hard to take 14
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 11
Not specified 6
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2 patient evaluations for Chlorpheniramine (chlorphenamine)

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Dec 26, 2014 (Started Jul 01, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for allergies)
  • Side effects
    Mild (itching, sleeplessness)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 4 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Apr 29, 2013 (Started Apr 26, 2013)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for sinus infection (sinusitis))
  • Side effects
    Mild (drowsiness)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 12 mg Daily
  • 0 helpful marks
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