Women who use antihistamines are not at higher risk for developing breast cancer.

2003 OCT 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Women who use antihistamines are not at higher risk for developing breast cancer.

"Antihistamines are structurally similar to DPPE, a tamoxifen derivative known to promote tumor growth, and to antidepressants. Animal experiments have linked certain antihistamines and antidepressants with enhanced tumor growth in mice," scientists in Canada report.

"The few epidemiologic studies examining antihistamine use have not indicated an increased risk. In light of suggestive animal data, structural similarities between antihistamines and DPPE, the widespread use of antihistamines, and the lack of epidemiologic investigation …