Question 1

can taking sudafed and claritin (loratadine) cause dehydration after two weeks of taking?

Accepted Answer

No: Perhaps your eyes, nose and throat can feel dry but it should cause actual dehydration which can be evidenced by dark and minimal urine output.

Question 2

what is the overdose for sudafed?

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See details: An overdose is defined as taking more than the recommended daily dose od a medication. Read the label and that should tell you.

Question 3

what happens if you take sudafed everyday?

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

Question 4

what is the dose for a 128lb person for sudafed?

Accepted Answer

Range: Assuming you mean "real" sudafed (=pseudoephedrine), 30 or 60mg up to 4 times daily. If you mean the "pe" junk, don't bother to take it--will have about the same effect as taking it.

Question 5

can you drink on sudafed?

Accepted Answer

Medication question: It is alright to take Pseudoephedrine with moderate amounts of alcohol.  Just don't overdo it.  Also, do not mix alcohol with antihistamines.

Question 6

does sudafed contain aspirine?

Accepted Answer

No: Sudafed or pseudo-ephedrine is an Alpha agonist and acts only as a vaso-constrictor to shrink blood vessels and increase the opening of the nasal cavity.  As such it should not be taken if you have hypertension.  It does not contain aspirin.

Question 7

can i combine nyquil and sudafed?

Accepted Answer

It Depends: Unfortunately, there are mult versions of Nyquil. Some contain the active ingredient in Sudafed (usually actually Sudafed PE which is phenylephrine). Other's do not. When it comes to OTC the counter meds it is as confusing and dangerous as if not more than prescriptions meds. Talk to your doc or pharmacist about the right product(s) for your specific needs and poss interaction with your presc meds

Question 8

can i take sudafed with loratadine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In fact Loratadine does nothing to decongest the nose.

Question 9

sinutab or sudafed, which is better?

Accepted Answer

Whichever helps: They are both effective in improving symptoms of congestion. To determine which one is better you would need to try them both and see how they affect you.

Question 10

can you die from a sudafed overdose?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ultimately, you could die from sudafed overdose. It is important to take sudafed, or any other medication as directed. If your symptoms are not improving in the expected timeframe, get your doctor to re-evaluate you, and adjust or add medications/ treatment.

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