Question 1

it safe to take a nasal decongestant with 10mg phenylephrine while on other medication?

Accepted Answer

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 is to ask your pharmacist before adding any medication, as she can check on the computer for any interactions.

Question 2

what is the best decongestant and antihistamine combination otc medication?

Accepted Answer

OTC Antihistamine: I prefer zyrtec d, but Allegra d and Claritin (loratadine) d are both acceptable.

Question 3

i have been taking medication for allergies for 3 weeks now with no relief. decongestant says to only take for 7 days. can i continue using it?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamine : If it is an antihistamine then you can continue to take the medication safely.

Question 4

which nasal decongestant medication can be used safely when i'm on zoloft & strattera (atomoxetine) & efalex 50+ active (omega 3...) ?

Accepted Answer

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 use a combo strattera with a stumulant (vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is very effective but only last about 12 hours. Nasal saline is very helpful.

Question 5

do histamines (not antihistamine medications) make you drowsy? antihistamines (no decongestants added) seem to make me more alert when allergies flare

Accepted Answer

Yes: Histamine is a substance released during an allergic attack and can cause drowsiness.  Some of the older generation anti-histamine agents (like benedryl) can cause drowsiness because they can pass the "blood brain" barrier and cause a direct effect on thinking.  In rare cases in adults, antihistamines can cause agitation.

Question 6

is it okay to combine  expectorants, antihistamines, & decongestants in one dose? any drug interactions?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no problem with interactions but one should be concerned about the decongestant which may raise your blood pressure and cause insomnia.

Question 7

what decongestants are safe to take while on celexa (citalopram)?

Accepted Answer

Probably all: There are no decongestants that interact adversely with citalopram such that they shouldn't be combined,

Question 8

hello my favorite doctors! just wondering if the clairitin that doesn't have the decongestant in it keepsyou awake as well? i've heard this complaint.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Claritin (loratadine) is considered a non-sedating antihistamine. By package insert it is associated with 7% sedation. Higher doses and taking medication that slows the metabolism of loratadine such as erythromycin, cimetidine (Tagamet) or ketoconazole can cause sedation even with 1 tablet. Rarely, it is an upper, but this is unusual.

Question 9

why doesn't a decongestant restore my sense of smell with a bad cold?

Accepted Answer

AURI: Decongestants  dry secretions from your nose when you have colds but it takes a few days before restoring your sense of smell  because  auri last a few days.

Question 10

are there any prescription decongestants? don't do well tolerating pseudofed.

Accepted Answer

Decongestants: Many over the counter medications contain phenylephrine instead of pseudoephedrine.  You can try this instead to see if you tolerate it any better.

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It safe to take a nasal decongestant with 10mg phenylephrine while on other medication?

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What is the best decongestant and antihistamine combination otc medication?

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I have been taking medication for allergies for 3 weeks now with no relief. decongestant says to only take for 7 days. can i continue using it?

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Which nasal decongestant medication can be used safely when i'm on zoloft & strattera (atomoxetine) & efalex 50+ active (omega 3...) ?

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Do histamines (not antihistamine medications) make you drowsy? antihistamines (no decongestants added) seem to make me more alert when allergies flare

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Is it okay to combine expectorants, antihistamines, & decongestants in one dose? any drug interactions?

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What decongestants are safe to take while on celexa (citalopram)?

A member asked:

Hello my favorite doctors! just wondering if the clairitin that doesn't have the decongestant in it keepsyou awake as well? i've heard this complaint.

A member asked:

Why doesn't a decongestant restore my sense of smell with a bad cold?

A member asked:

Are there any prescription decongestants? don't do well tolerating pseudofed.

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