Disclosed are 7- and/or 8-(halo or trifluoromethyl)-substituted-6,11-dihydro-11-(4-piperidylidene)-5H-benzo[5 ,6]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridines and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which possess antihistaminic properties with substantially no sedative properties. Methods for preparing and using the compounds and salts are described.