restricting sales of terfenadine (Seldane) and astemizole (Hismanal)

December 1997

HPB is restricting sales of terfenadine (Seldane) and astemizole (Hismanal).

These antihistamines used to be sold OTC...now they require a prescription.

This is due to the growing list of drugs...foods...and other conditions that can interact with these antihistamines and increase the risk of arrhythmias.

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