Tag: antihistamines and alcohol

Antihistamines and Alcohol: Why Mixing Them Increases Drowsiness Dangerously

Mixing antihistamines and alcohol can dangerously increase drowsiness, slow reactions, and impair driving. First-gen meds like Benadryl are especially risky, but even "non-drowsy" options like Claritin and Zyrtec aren’t safe with alcohol.