Michael was prescribed a traditional antihistamine in order to treat his allergies after he had a bad reaction to more modern antihistamines. The traditional antihistamine was helpful in reducing his allergy symptoms, but he
A) suffered from serious insomnia.
B) had trouble staying awake in his classes.
C) became very depressed and woke frequently throughout the night after restless dreams.
D) did not experience normal REM paralysis, and he hurt himself walking around his apartment in his sleep.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Traditional antihistamines can cause drowsiness and affect cognitive function, leading to difficulty in staying awake and attentive during class or other activities. While insomnia is a possible side effect, it is less common than drowsiness. Depression and restless dreams are not typical side effects of traditional antihistamines, and the loss of REM paralysis leading to injury is an extremely rare side effect.

Michael Was Prescribed a Traditional Antihistamine in Order to Treat