Chlorpheniramine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Nor...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 26, 2022

For Allergic Rhinitis "The most effective medication (also the cheapest) for my allergies/rhinitis. I have tried virtually all of the alternative allergy medications and found them to be inferior for one reason or another. The alternatives (Claritin, Zyrtec, etc.) have all caused drowsiness for me, despite the manufacturers' claims to the contrary. I do not experience drowsiness with chlorpheniramine. The only downside is it seems to have become harder to find in pharmacies these days, having been largely replaced with newer (less effective!) alternatives. If unavailable, I would choose Telfast 180/Fexofenadine as an alternative, as it is the only other antihistamine that doesn't make me feel drowsy/impaired, however, I find it to be less effective compared to chlorpheniramine."

• Cec...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 11, 2022

For Allergic Reactions "I used Piriton... or at least that’s what the pharmacist told me. (Pharmacies in my country usually repackage drugs in unlabelled packets and sell them as whatever drug is famous for what that particular medicine is for.) Anyway, my hay fever got really bad, and I took one pill. Knocked me out within minutes. I woke up after 6 hours with my sinuses clear and my head less cloudy. I’m not sure how many mg of chlorpheniramine is in one tablet though."

• Anonymous
• May 24, 2011

For Allergic Rhinitis "I love this allergy medicine! It works like a charm, and it rarely makes me sleepy, unlike Benadryl. Once in a while it's not effective, but this doesn't happen often. I agree with previous reviewers-it's sometimes hard to find on the shelf."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 9, 2022

Chlorpheniramine for Allergic Reactions "I tried this after trying all others before I got a shot for allergies. I was fine sleeping on it, then took it again the next morning, and within an hour and 15 minutes, I had severe hot flashes, got shaky, wired, and tired/loopy, then nauseated. I just had a second hot flash, and the nausea is hanging on too. I will never take it again!"

• AZJ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2022

For Allergic Rhinitis "I'm glad this works for so many... but for me... it gave me bad heart palpitations and overall malaise. I took this for both seasonal allergies and the potential to act as an antidepressant, which I could use. I took 4 mg an hour before bed, then another 4 mg when I woke up around 2-4 am. I did find it to cause drowsiness, which is not a bad thing."

• Old...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 27, 2023

For Cold Symptoms "This medication has been effective in stopping post-nasal drip and the cough it caused. Issues caused by colds or allergies were addressed by this medication better than any of the newer drugs. It is cost-effective but hard to find in some cases. I frequent small pharmacies and check the house brands at larger ones."

• lim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 9, 2016

For Urticaria "I took these pills for an attack of hives and anxiety. I am female and aged 78. After three days, I began to feel nauseous. I was OK before I went on a long car journey. After half an hour with my husband driving, I began to feel extremely ill. He managed to stop the car as I was near fainting, and I vomited at the roadside. I felt as if I was losing consciousness for about 15 minutes and felt extremely sick, but could not vomit. I felt my BP was extremely low. Finally, I felt able to return to our home. The doctor who gave me the pills was one I was not known to. I was a visitor to the town. I have a history of tachycardia and arrhythmia and was diagnosed with M.E. 8 years ago. I told the doctor of my medical history."

• Chi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2021

For Allergic Reactions "I took only one tablet, then, after 2 hours, I started to feel dizzy, sleepy, numb face, my heartbeat started to go faster, difficulty in coordinating my hands, and uncontrollable shaking of my body, headache, muscle twitching, and muscle weakness! After 24 hours, I am still feeling dizzy and have a numb face sensation!"

• Dwa...
• July 13, 2008

Chlorpheniramine for Urticaria "24 hours after taking Chlor-Trimeton, 90% of my hives have disappeared. This is the first OTC drug I have taken that has had an effect. I experienced some drowsiness but functioned quite well."

• kat...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 1, 2022

Chlorpheniramine for Allergic Rhinitis "I have used this since I was 5 and first diagnosed with allergies. I am now 78 and still use it. I take 1 in PM, and in heavy allergy seasons, I take 1 in AM also. It is better than any other OTC."

• jon...
• April 11, 2009

Chlorpheniramine for Allergic Rhinitis "This is one of two antihistamines that works for me. This is the one that does not make me sleepy."

• Anonymous
• December 8, 2009

Chlorpheniramine for Allergic Reactions "The most effective allergy medicine I've found to treat dog/cat/mold/dust allergies. It's too bad you can't find it anymore!"

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2020

For Allergic Reactions "Had severe allergies. Took a 4 mg chlorpheniramine pill. Slept like a rock for about 13 hours. Do not take this unless you are going to bed."

• Anonymous
• January 11, 2010

Chlorpheniramine for Allergic Reactions "The 4 mg dosage works very well for seasonal allergic reactions."

• nad...
• November 20, 2008

For Cold Symptoms "It was really effective. It took only about 5 minutes before my blocked nose started to clear up."

• Anonymous
• July 26, 2011

Chlorpheniramine for Allergic Rhinitis "I give this to my German Shepherds for food and environmental allergies. It works better than most and doesn't make them sleepy like Benadryl. Highly recommended! I've used it myself for hay fever."

• chr...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 30, 2024

Chlorpheniramine for Allergic Rhinitis "I have used this product for 60 years. I take one every morning for allergies. I also use it for colds and flu. I rate the generic 10 stars. No noticeable side effects."

• Han...
• April 8, 2009

For Allergic Reactions "This little pill works in a BIG way. Everyone I've introduced it to has said the same. I have had allergies for some time now, and it's hard to find medicine that works well."

• Liz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2020

For Cold Symptoms "This medicine caused my 15-year-old extreme insomnia. She has not slept for 2 nights now. She didn't have sleep issues before she took this medicine for cold and flu."

• Wib...
• September 25, 2017

For Allergic Reactions "I used this for my seasonal allergies. Works great, but the 12-hour extended release is nearly impossible to find in stock in my area."

• ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2021

Chlorpheniramine for Allergic Rhinitis "I took this once for a really bad allergy attack. I fell asleep for about 12 hours during which I had the most psychedelic experience of my life. Wasn't necessarily bad, but whoa, really trippy!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 29, 2022

For Allergic Reactions "I love you, chlorphenamine!! You have cured me, and for that, I thank you."

• waq...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 15, 2024

"Helped me sometime with sleep, like when I have a 40% chance of not getting sleep."

• Hen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "I absolutely hate when I am in periods of unstoppable sneezing. Chlorpheniramine is a good choice for allergic rhinitis/sneezing crises. And also gives you some good sleep."

• Min...
• September 7, 2008

For Allergic Reactions "I got this in Greece because of my terrible reaction to the mosquitoes. It helped me right away."