Relative to fexofenadine, diphenhydramine is more likely to (a) Be used for treatment of asthma (b) Be used for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (c) Cause cardiac arrhythmias in overdose (d) Have efficacy in the prevention of motion sickness (e) Increase the serum concentration of warfarin

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