10 Side Effects of Antihistamines
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Side Effect #4: Nausea
Nausea is an unpleasant sensation where there is an urge to vomit. While it may not cause pain, nausea can be debilitating, especially if prolonged as it places discomfort on the back of the throat, upper abdomen, and chest. Like pain, nausea teaches the person to avoid harmful triggers.
It is a nonspecific and common symptom seen in various conditions such as motion sickness, food poisoning, gastritis, migraines, hypoglycemia, and dizziness. It can be also a side effect of some medications such as chemotherapy agents, antihistamines, and ergotamine. Nausea can be managed using antiemetics such as promethazine, ondansetron, and metoclopramide. While some antihistamines can be used to manage nausea, some may also cause nausea.
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