Ickehistaminberoende
Ickehistaminberoende, also known as antihistamine dependence, refers to a condition characterized by a compulsive or habitual use of antihistamine medications, often beyond prescribed dosages or durations. Antihistamines are commonly used to treat allergies, hay fever, and cold symptoms by blocking histamine receptors, which alleviates symptoms like sneezing, itching, and runny nose.
Dependence on antihistamines can develop when individuals use these medications regularly over extended periods, sometimes to
The clinical recognition of ickehistaminberoende involves assessing patterns of usage, seeking signs of withdrawal, and ruling
While antihistamine dependence is not widely reported compared to other substance use disorders, awareness of its