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C. Diff Infection Risk Rises with Antihistamine Use to Treat Stomach Acid
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Mayo Clinic researchers have found that patients receiving antihistamines to suppress stomach acid are at greater risk of infection from Clostridium difficile (C. diff), a common cause of diarrhea, particularly in health care settings. However, the researchers found no significant risk for people taking over-the-counter antihistamine drugs. The findings appear in the online journal PLOS ONE.
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