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decongestant rub medication
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Beth Friedland answered
42 years experience Ophthalmology
Not usually: Vasoconstrictors only reduce redness temporarily and it will come back unless you treat the underlying cause of the redness.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gregory Bussell answered
Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Usually: Phenylepherine can raise blood pressure in some people. If you have high blood pressure you are better off avoiding most decongestants. The best plan ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Knox answered
37 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
OTC Antihistamine: I prefer zyrtec d, but Allegra d and Claritin (loratadine) d are both acceptable.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam Elisha answered
7 years experience Rheumatology
Antihistamine : If it is an antihistamine then you can continue to take the medication safely.
A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ricardo Fontillas answered
37 years experience Child Psychiatry
Possible help: You may want to try a stimulant instead of strattera. May also try lower dose of zoloft or get off this if your not depressed or anxious. You can also ... Read More
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A 52-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Rumbyrt answered
32 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Yes: Histamine is a substance released during an allergic attack and can cause drowsiness. Some of the older generation anti-histamine agents (like benedr ... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Clarence Grim answered
57 years experience Endocrinology
Sinus infection: Recomnend 2nd opinion with me and we will figure it out.
A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Charles Glassman answered
36 years experience Internal Medicine
Vicks: No limits on this natural decongestant, just that its effects seem to wear off quickly and therefore you may need to reapply often.
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A 71-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Chiu answered
57 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Yes: There is no problem with interactions but one should be concerned about the decongestant which may raise your blood pressure and cause insomnia.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Charlene Sojico answered
41 years experience Pediatrics
You may : Need topical antibiotics eg neosporin ointment or Bacitracin and apply to the sores in your nose three times a day for about 5-7 days. This should hea ... Read More
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