Health Tip: Antihistamines Have Side Effects
Antihistamines can be effective in alleviating allergy symptoms, but they can also make you sleepy and cause other side effects.
The American Academy of Family Physicians says possible side effects of antihistamines include:
- Drowsiness, which can affect the ability to safely drive a car or manage machinery.
- Difficulty thinking clearly.
- Dryness of the eyes and mouth.
- Headache.
- Abdominal pain.

Inside look at NUMC's aging infrastructure President and CEO of Nassau University Medical Center Thomas Stokes explains the problems caused by the aging infrastructure within the hospital. Newsday Associate Editor Joye Brown reports.

Inside look at NUMC's aging infrastructure President and CEO of Nassau University Medical Center Thomas Stokes explains the problems caused by the aging infrastructure within the hospital. Newsday Associate Editor Joye Brown reports.


