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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Health
Sarah Sloat

Can antihistamines really help with PMDD and menopausal symptoms?

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Here’s what experts say about the science behind the antihistamine hack. Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and menopause can come with debilitating symptoms, like intense emotional changes and exhaustion.

All over social media, women are claiming that a simple hack has helped enormously: a combination of two over-the-counter medications, both antihistamines – typically, the name brands Pepcid AC and Allegra.

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