Treatments / Rx (info only)
Prescription antihistamines
2050
Grade None
Info only
Evidence estimate
Not enough reports from people 1+ years in yet
58% overall
Overview
Prescription information only. Some clinicians use stronger antihistamines or mast cell stabilisers when over-the-counter options are not enough.
Mechanisms it may act on
- Histamine-reactive Strong
Where the estimate comes from
- From studies (prior): 2.0
- From Reddit reports: 2.2
- From investigators here: 0.0
- From tests: 0.0
Studies
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Effect of famotidine on cognitive and behavioral dysfunctions induced in post-COVID-19 infection: A randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled study.2023 · Journal of psychosomatic research · n=50 · Positive · PubMed 37327698
Reddit reports
Coded from public Reddit posts. People who post tend to have strong results either way.
- Helped: 8
- Partly: 2
- No change: 0
- Worse: 1
How people usually try it
Talk to your doctor. DIY Health never tells you to start, stop, or change a prescription.
Typical dose: Clinician-directed
Safety
Prescription. Talk to your doctor.
Prescription. Talk to your doctor.
Not medical advice, not a diagnosis, and not a substitute for a clinician.