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*'''[[Effect::Sedation]]''' - Promethazine causes pronounced sedation and a general feeling of slowness, usually with the feeling of not wanting to move. | *'''[[Effect::Sedation]]''' - Promethazine causes pronounced sedation and a general feeling of slowness, usually with the feeling of not wanting to move, this effect is normally considerably stronger than Diphenhydramine or Doxylamine and it is generally considered to be one of the most sedating antihistamines due to its high anticholinergic, H1 anagonist and weak D2 antagonist activity. | ||
*'''[[Effect::Physical euphoria]]''' | *'''[[Effect::Physical euphoria]]''' | ||
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*'''[[Effect::Anxiety suppression | *'''[[Effect::Anxiety suppression]]''' - Usually, promethazine acts as an [[anxiolytic|anti-anxiety]] agent. | ||
*'''[[Effect:: | *'''[[Effect::Anxiety]]''' - Promethazine can occasionaly cause paranoia and Anxiety due to delirium although it is rarer than that of Diphenhydramine, Doxylamine and chlorpheniramine. | ||
*'''[[Effect::Emotion | *'''[[Effect::Emotion suppression]]''' - This effect is mild and occurs due to the mild weak antipsycotic effect, however much weaker than that of chlorpromazine or prochlorperazine.{{citation needed}} | ||
*'''[[Effect::Sleepiness]]''' - Feelings of physical exhaustion and tiredness are a common and pronounced effect of promethazine. The substance is therefore used to treat insomnia and abnormal sleep cycles. | *'''[[Effect::Sleepiness]]''' - Feelings of physical exhaustion and tiredness are a common and pronounced effect of promethazine. The substance is therefore used to treat insomnia and abnormal sleep cycles. |