Thursday, February 19, 2009

Drug of the Day: Doxylamine succinate


Doxylamine is a member of the ethanolamine class of antihistamines and is the second most powerful antihistamine available (after diphenhydramine, the main ingredient in Benadryl). Although second in allergy-fighting power, it is first in sedating power (amongst the OTC drugs), making it a popular choice for sleep medications.

When combined with vitamin B6, it is also used to treat morning-sickness in pregnant women.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

I wondered why when I went to the doctor for sleep issue he recommended an antihistamine. Now I know.

This is what must be missing from my "Non-Drowsy" Claritin.

*The More You Know*

Joe said...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y87o27vh0Ds

Anonymous said...

Goodness that is good to know, I may have to put my weekly nude romps through the woods on hold until I can confirm my only predators are the coyotes who feed on the neighborhood cats.

Joe said...

Make sure you tell BJ as well.

Anonymous said...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU3m4N9iOQI&feature=rec-HM-r2

NoJGenny said...

You guys make a great team.