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Sudafed Nasal Decongestant

Pseudoephedrine

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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

The generic name of this medication is pseudoephedrine and the various brand names are Chlor Trimeton Nasal Decongestant; Contac Cold; Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy; Elixsure Decongestant; and Sudafed Nasal Decongestant.

The active ingredients of this medication is pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.

Sudafed Nasal Decongestant is manufactured by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare.

It is primarily used to provide relief from nasal congestion and also to decongest and drain fluid from the inner ear.

Common Uses:

This medication is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears, called the eustachian tubes.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;
Severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;
Easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
Increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure).

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in people that have:
Allergic reactions to this medication or any of its active ingredients;
Diabetes;
Heart disease;
Hypertension;
Thyroid disorder.

Not advisable in pregnant women and nursing mothers.

Drug Interactions:
Medicines to treat high blood pressure;
A beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), carteolol (Cartrol), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), timolol (Blocadren), and others;
Antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), clomipramine (Anafranil), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil).

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Zyrtec	7.61	6.04	2.15	99
Benadryl	7.23	6.23	3.43	102
Allegra	7.09	5.27	2.14	35
Benadryl Allergy	6.77	5.67	3.49	31
Claritin	6.7	5.29	1.85	122
Sudafed Nasal Decongestant	6.64	5.3	2.58	11

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Effectiveness of Sudafed Nasal Decongestant by Condition

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Effectiveness on "Allergies"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Sudafed Nasal Decongestant, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	10.5%	78.9%	10.5%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	5.3%	89.5%	5.3%	0%
Blood Pressure	5%	0%	95%	0%	0%
Breathing	9.5%	4.8%	28.6%	38.1%	19%
Confidence	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	94.7%	0%	5.3%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	94.7%	5.3%	0%
Energy	0%	10%	60%	25%	5%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	89.5%	10.5%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Patience	0%	5%	90%	5%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	94.7%	5.3%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	23.8%	38.1%	28.6%	9.5%
Stress Level	0%	5%	85%	10%	0%

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Commonly Reported Sudafed Nasal Decongestant Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	88.9%	5.6%	5.6%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	78.6%	7.1%	7.1%	0%	7.1%
Coordination / Balance Problems	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Cough	90.9%	0%	0%	0%	9.1%
Dizziness	90.5%	9.5%	0%	0%	0%
Drowsiness	66.7%	19%	9.5%	4.8%	0%
Dry Mouth	64.3%	21.4%	0%	14.3%	0%
Fatigue	66.7%	14.3%	14.3%	4.8%	0%
Gas	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%
Genital Discomfort	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Headache	90.5%	9.5%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	71.4%	14.3%	14.3%	0%	0%
Nausea	90%	10%	0%	0%	0%
Nervousness	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Runny Nose	57.1%	42.9%	0%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Sneezing	92.9%	7.1%	0%	0%	0%
Sore Throat	80%	10%	10%	0%	0%
Unusual Taste in Mouth	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%
Watery Eyes	71.4%	28.6%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Sudafed Nasal Decongestant Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	92.9%	7.1%	0%	0%	0%
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams	83.3%	0%	8.3%	8.3%	0%
Appetite Loss	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Back Pain	63.6%	36.4%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Constipation	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Diarrhea	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%
Dry Nose	20%	80%	0%	0%	0%
Dry Throat / Increased Thirst	16.7%	66.7%	16.7%	0%	0%
Earache	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
High Blood Pressure	92.9%	7.1%	0%	0%	0%
Insomnia	70%	20%	10%	0%	0%
Irritability / Impatience	81.8%	9.1%	9.1%	0%	0%
Lethargy	85.7%	0%	0%	14.3%	0%
Muscle Cramping	85.7%	0%	14.3%	0%	0%
Nervousness	90%	0%	10%	0%	0%
Rapid Heartbeat	57.1%	28.6%	14.3%	0%	0%
Tingling Sensations	75%	16.7%	0%	8.3%	0%
Tremors	85.7%	0%	0%	0%	14.3%
Wheezing	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Sudafed Nasal Decongestant

Since taking Sudafed Nasal Decongestant Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Auto Accident	2.6%
Fall	2.6%

Hospitalization

2.6%

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User Comments about Sudafed Nasal Decongestant

15 Nov 2011	Sudafed helps with my stuffy nose and soften my mucus. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
09 Oct 2010	I really like this medication because most allergy medications make me very tired and sleepy but this one does not, and it works to relieve my congestion. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
22 Dec 2009	Sudafed (psuedofedrine) is the best thing out there for sinus congestion & pressure. I use it when I have allergies and it helps with sneezing also, and when I have a cold or flu. I do not experience any negative side effects. Although sometimes it does make me more awake which can be inconvenient at night. Also, buying it from the pharmacy is annoying but it's worth it because it works MUCH better than Sudafed PE (phenylephrine). —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
26 Jun 2009	This really helped relieve the sinus headaches I get when I have colds. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
24 Jun 2009	It helped me deal with the sinus headaches I get due to my allergies, and helps me breath better. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use

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