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Antihistamines and Alcohol: Why Mixing Them Increases Drowsiness Dangerously
Mar 11 2026 Hudson Bellamy

Antihistamines and Alcohol: Why Mixing Them Increases Drowsiness Dangerously

Mixing antihistamines and alcohol can dangerously increase drowsiness, slow reaction times, and raise the risk of accidents. First-gen drugs like Benadryl are especially risky, but even 'non-drowsy' options like Claritin and Zyrtec aren't safe with alcohol.

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