Question 1

why would  pseudoephedrine (found in actifed) make me drowsy?

Accepted Answer

Not pseudophedrine: Its not the pseudophedrine.  It is the antihistamine in the actifed.

Question 2

what makes pseudoephedrine (found in actifed) make you drowsy?

Accepted Answer

Opposite: It is very unusual for Pseudoephedrine to make you drowsy. Quite the opposite, it is actually a stimulant for most people, and one of the well known side effects is insomnia. If you are drowsy, it is more likely one of the other ingredients or your underlying medical condition for which you are taking the medication. (or poor sleep brought on by the medication).

Question 3

i took a non drowsy allergy pill earlier today (about 10 hours ago to be exact), containing pseudoephedrine. can i take nyquil before going to bed?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: But make sure you do not combine much of antihistamines (allergy medicines) in the future, good that you asked, always exercise caution with multiple medications,

Question 4

can you take 30 mg of non drowsy sudafed  with lexapro (escitalopram) and probiotic?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A drug interaction shows no interactions between Lexapro (escitalopram)  and sudafed. The probiotic will not effect either medication.

Question 5

is it okay to take a sinus sudafed (12 hour) coated caplet 120mg/each
with
dayquil (cold&idling) non-drowsy (2-liquicaps)????? i took dayquil @ 11:30

Accepted Answer

Don't bother.: Many UNBIASED studies have shown that otc cold meds are of little to no use.  In fact, they often prolong your symptoms, make you feel worse on them and also increase your chance of developing a secondary bacterial infection, like pneumonia.  See http://tinyurl.com/osmaxzo

Question 6

i take regular sudafed but its only unclogging one nostril. are there any other nasal decongestants that are non drowsy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The best decongestants are inhaled intranasal steroids and they are recommended for allergies. Sudafed is ok short term, the over the counter version "Afrin" can potentially cause rebound increased congestion. If this is chronic congestion, you should probably see a physician for Rx for intranasal steroids. They are non drowsy.

Question 7

my ears are stuffy what can i take to drain them i take 15mg of escitalopram probiotic nasonex (mometasone) can i take 30mg non drowsy sudafed?

Accepted Answer

Sudafed: is fine start with 15 mg dose and slowly add as directed on box do not exceed dosages

Question 8

side effects of bendryl &sudafed? 
my heart was pounding, but i felt extreme drowsyness...i couldnt stop moving and part of my body, my skin was getting purple /red marks? but they go away ...?

Accepted Answer

Side effects: Sudafed can rarely cause skipped or extra heart beats and more commonly elevates blood pressure if used consistently.  It also causes restlessness.   Drowsiness is expected effect of Benadryl (diphenhydramine).  Unsure about the skin color changes, probably unrelated.

Question 9

i have allergies and my ears feel stuffy can i take 30mg non drowsy sudafed nasonex (mometasone) during day and a half of zyrtec at night i take 15mg escitalopram?

Accepted Answer

Escitalopram : It is not contraindicated to take decongestants with escitalopram. Just be aware that that combination may make you more drowsy.

Question 10

are there any good effects of pseudoephedrine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You are correct Pseudoephedrine has lots of side effects, such as shakiness, anorexia, palpitations and increased blood pressure.  It is a very good decongestant though, and has been available for years in many prescription products such as Claritin (loratadine) d, zyrtec d, allergra d etc.

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What makes pseudoephedrine (found in actifed) make you drowsy?

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I took a non drowsy allergy pill earlier today (about 10 hours ago to be exact), containing pseudoephedrine. can i take nyquil before going to bed?

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Can you take 30 mg of non drowsy sudafed with lexapro (escitalopram) and probiotic?

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Is it okay to take a sinus sudafed (12 hour) coated caplet 120mg/each with dayquil (cold&idling) non-drowsy (2-liquicaps)????? i took dayquil @ 11:30

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I take regular sudafed but its only unclogging one nostril. are there any other nasal decongestants that are non drowsy?

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My ears are stuffy what can i take to drain them i take 15mg of escitalopram probiotic nasonex (mometasone) can i take 30mg non drowsy sudafed?

A member asked:

Side effects of bendryl &sudafed? my heart was pounding, but i felt extreme drowsyness...i couldnt stop moving and part of my body, my skin was getting purple /red marks? but they go away ...?

A member asked:

I have allergies and my ears feel stuffy can i take 30mg non drowsy sudafed nasonex (mometasone) during day and a half of zyrtec at night i take 15mg escitalopram?

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Are there any good effects of pseudoephedrine?

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