How effective is chlorpheniramine for runny nose symptoms?

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Chlorpheniramine is a first generation antihistamine. It is actually a very effective and potent medication that had been proven to be very safe over the years.

The main issue with chlorpheniramine is that it requires an 8 hourly dosing, and it can cause significant drowsiness, thus affecting work, driving and operating machinery.

The newer generations have less of these side effects and require less frequent dosing.

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