Question 1

can i take sudafed pe if im a diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I try to avoid recommending sudafed to people who have high blood pressure. People with diabetes also would be better to avoid it. But if it is once in a while and taking safer measures such as nasal saline, nasal steroid fail to relief nasal congestion then i would say it is not a big issue to take a few of them.

Question 2

can taking sudafed (pseudophedrine) be okay if you have diabetes and high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Sometimes this can be a conflict and you need to check with your physician.

Question 3

what happens if you take sudafed everyday?

Accepted Answer

Not: Good, and not indicated in package insert. It could cause havoc with your  blood pressure among other things.!

Question 4

can you take piriton with sudafed?

Accepted Answer

Drugs.Com: drug interaction checker showed no significant interactions between chlorpheniramine &amp;
Sudafed Congestion (pseudoephedrine). Piriton contains chlorpheniramine.

Question 5

is it ok to take sudafed and benzonatate?

Accepted Answer

Per Drugs. Com: drug interaction checker - no significant drug interactions were noted between benzonatate &amp; 
Sudafed Congestion (pseudoephedrine).

Question 6

can you take trazodone 50 mg with sudafed pe?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Remember that sudafed pe is a decongestant and potentially can make you edgy and irritable and give you tremors and palpitations. Not sure what you take trazodone for, but watch out for these side effects before you take sudafed.

Question 7

can i take sudafed with advair and singulaire?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sudafed can increase blood pressure and may preciptate a heart arrhythmia if you are prone. If your doctor says it is safe to take sudafed (pseudoephidrine) then you can take it with the meds you ask about.

Question 8

safe to take celexa (citalopram) and sudafed pe?

Accepted Answer

yes: The combo is safe in terms of drug interactions, but the sudafed could cause anxiety if that is a problem for you.It can also induce insomnia.

Question 9

can you take claritin (loratadine) with sudafed?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Claritin is an antihistamine, sudafed is a decongestant. It is safe to use, short term, for nasal congestion. If you need long-term, you really should see an allergist or ENT for further treatment options.

Question 10

can i take actifed and sudafed at the same time?

Accepted Answer

No: One of the ingredients in actifed is sudafed so you should not take both at the same time.  This can result in increase in side effects of the sudafed.

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