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Antihistamines in Elderly Patients: Why First-Gen Options Are Dangerous and What to Use Instead

Antihistamines in Elderly Patients: Why First-Gen Options Are Dangerous and What to Use Instead

Dec 18, 2025 / 10 Comments

First-generation antihistamines like Benadryl can cause confusion, falls, and dementia risk in elderly patients. Learn why second-generation options like Claritin and Zyrtec are safer-and what non-drug alternatives work better.

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