Question 1

on atenolol (25mg) verapamil (120mg).i have head cold so took dayquil/ afrin nose spray.heart rate dipping into high 40's,low 50's.keeps skipping?

Accepted Answer

ER now: and hold all your medications, what is happening is a bad interaction amongst the atenolol, verapamil and the DayQuil and afrin, which you shouldn't have taken in the first place. Kindly ask your doctor in the future, especially if are on such meds, good luck

Question 2

is dayquil addictive?

Accepted Answer

Not physically: Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant in dayquil that can affect seratonin and nmda receptors. According to the world health organization, dextromethorphan can be psychologically addictive, but is not physically addictive. Given the medications you are on, there is likely an interaction that should be discussed with your treating physician.

Question 3

can i take dayquil and sudafed together?

Accepted Answer

NO: DayQuil contains PHENYLEPHRINE a DECONGESTION similar to SUDAPHED!   Rapid heart beat and a number of other symptoms are possible!

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 4

will nyquil and dayquil mess up my mind?

Accepted Answer

No: Nyquil is more likely to negatively impair alertness and cognition but even it is a short lived change.

Question 5

would oxymetazoline hcl show on tox screen?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Unlikely if used in recommended amounts.  Depends on how much is used.  If much used can elevate blood pressure so it can get into the system.  Could call poison control center and find out.

Question 6

can i take zyrtec (cetirizine) after taking dayquil?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A non sedating antihistamine is fine to take with DayQuil, which does not have the antihistamine that is in NyQuil. Probably a good idea, too if you have enough symptoms to warrant it.

Question 7

can i take claritin (loratadine) 24 hour with dayquil?

Accepted Answer

Congestion: Try just taking the dayquil as it may relieve any allergy related congestion, if not sufficient, then you can take the claritin (loratadine).

Question 8

can you take flonase and oxymetazoline on the same day?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Flonase is a topical nasal corticosteroid spray designed to be used daily to control allergy symptoms.  Oxymetazoline is a nasal spray decongestant that works rapidly to relieve nasal congestion, but should not be used more than several days in a row.  Both of these meds can be used on the same day.

Question 9

does afrin (oxymetazoline) mess up your sense of taste?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: If you use afrin for more than 3 days, you may develop what is called rhinitis medicamentosa or rebound.  This is a condition wherein every time you inappropriately use the nasal drop or spray, the tissue becomes even more swollen.  With enough swelling, you may develop anosmia or loss of smell.  This leads then to an alteration of taste.  Stop using afrin and have a doctor put you on steroids.

Question 10

what are the side effects of oxymetazoline hydrochloride?

Accepted Answer

Afrin (oxymetazoline): Hello. Oxymetazoline is the active ingredient in afrin nasal spray. If it is used beyond  5 days, it could cause rhinitis medicamentosa. This is a condition where your nose needs to continue to use the spray just to be able to breath in and out of your nose. This ingredient can also be linked to increased heart rate and blood pressure, insomnia and urinary incontinance.

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On atenolol (25mg) verapamil (120mg).i have head cold so took dayquil/ afrin nose spray.heart rate dipping into high 40's,low 50's.keeps skipping?

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Is dayquil addictive?

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Can i take dayquil and sudafed together?

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Will nyquil and dayquil mess up my mind?

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Would oxymetazoline hcl show on tox screen?

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Can i take zyrtec (cetirizine) after taking dayquil?

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Can i take claritin (loratadine) 24 hour with dayquil?

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Can you take flonase and oxymetazoline on the same day?

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Does afrin (oxymetazoline) mess up your sense of taste?

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What are the side effects of oxymetazoline hydrochloride?

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