[TPIN] antihistamines----impact on playing

[Rob Jonas]

I take a generic Clariton every morning. I also take water to every 
rehearsal and every gig I go to, mostly becuase my mouth gets dry from 
playing. other antihistamines, make me drowsy. I can't take decongestants 
while I 'm playing because they seem to restrict my breathing, hence 
affecting my range something awful.

Good luck

Rob


>From: Travis Wilson <travisw at pdq.net>
>To: Alan Koenigsberg <koenigal at flash.net>
>CC: tpin at tpin.okcu.edu
>Subject: Re: [TPIN] antihistamines----impact on playing
>Date: Thu, 17 May 2007 21:15:26 -0500
>
>Alan and others
>
>thanks so much for the replies. I am taking Alan's suggestion, have 
>contacted my Dr. and we are switching my allergy meds to see if it makes a 
>difference.
>
>Travis
>
>
>Alan Koenigsberg wrote:
>>    Travis,
>>      Antihistamines can cause drying of the eyes, mouth and other organs. 
>>  It's not dangerous, but can be annoying and even promote tooth decay, 
>>dry eyes and the like.
>>
>>    You might want to discuss this with your Family Physician and try 
>>other kinds of antihistamines.... Allegra, Claritin, Zyrtec for example, 
>>and see if one causes less dryness.  The other remedy, which I recommend 
>>anyway, is to stay very well hydrated by drinking lots of water every day. 
>>  Some people find it helpful to avoid caffeinated drinks, as this 
>>promotes urination.  Others don't seem bothered by the caffeine.
>>
>>    Good luck!
>>
>>
>
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