A case of pheniramine dependence

Subst Abus. 2005 Mar;26(1):45-7. doi: 10.1300/j465v26n01_06.

Abstract

Abuse and addiction of histaminergic agonists and antagonists were investigated. The withdrawal signs may become after using drugs such as L-histidine, histamine-N-methyl, promethazine, pheniramine, astemizole, etc. Some medicines which include these active metabolites could lead to dependence cause different side effects. This case suggests that pheniramine abuse also could to dependence. We should pay attention to trend of pheniramine and other histaminergic drugs dependence and need to regulate the market by law more severely.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Allergic Agents* / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Allergic Agents* / adverse effects
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Female
  • Histamine H1 Antagonists* / administration & dosage
  • Histamine H1 Antagonists* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Pheniramine* / administration & dosage
  • Pheniramine* / adverse effects
  • Self Medication
  • Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / drug therapy
  • Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / psychology
  • Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / psychology
  • Substance-Related Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / psychology

Substances

  • Anti-Allergic Agents
  • Histamine H1 Antagonists
  • Pheniramine