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Pseudoephedrine + Triprolidine

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Effectiveness of Actifed by Condition

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Actifed, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	85.7%	14.3%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	14.3%	0%	71.4%	14.3%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	85.7%	14.3%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	28.6%	71.4%	0%
Confidence	16.7%	0%	83.3%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	85.7%	14.3%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	85.7%	14.3%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	16.7%	83.3%	0%	0%
Energy	0%	16.7%	50%	33.3%	0%
Eyesight	14.3%	0%	71.4%	14.3%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	16.7%	0%	83.3%	0%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	83.3%	16.7%	0%
Patience	0%	16.7%	83.3%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	85.7%	14.3%	0%
Sleep	0%	16.7%	83.3%	0%	0%
Stress Level	16.7%	0%	83.3%	0%	0%

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Commonly Reported Actifed Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Anxiety	83.3%	0%	0%	16.7%	0%
Concentration / Focus Problems	80%	0%	0%	0%	20%
Dizziness	57.1%	14.3%	14.3%	0%	14.3%
Drowsiness	71.4%	14.3%	0%	0%	14.3%
Fatigue	83.3%	0%	16.7%	0%	0%
Insomnia	83.3%	0%	16.7%	0%	0%
Nausea	83.3%	0%	0%	0%	16.7%
Rapid Heartbeat	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Actifed Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Blurred Vision	80%	0%	0%	0%	20%
Confusion	80%	0%	0%	0%	20%
Hallucinations	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment	80%	0%	0%	0%	20%
Lethargy	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%
Numbing Sensation	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%
Out of Body Experiences	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%
Paranoia	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%

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20 Jul 2011	Given this as a child under 12 for a head cold (30mg Pseudoephedrine). Went to bed and experienced severe vertigo, it felt as if my body was spinning when lying in bed. Felt delirious and could not sleep (Insomnia) —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
14 Jun 2010	used for flu, but it gave me dizzy spells —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