Question 1

what is the difference between[ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylalanine, and amphetamine?

Accepted Answer

Stimulants: They belong to precursors and drugs used for weight loss, asthma and congestion. Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid. Ephedrine (ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) sulfate) is useful for bronchial asthma, but pseudo ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) is useful in rhinitis. Amphetamines are a group of stimulants useful for attention deficit, and less frequently as a stimulant, which can be addictive. Ephedrine (ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) sulfate)  and pseudo-ephed in synthesis of methamphetamine.

Question 2

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.

Question 3

does phenylalanine cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Phenylalanine is an essential Amino Acid required for healthy protein metabolism.

Question 4

does chicken contain phenylalanine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Phenylalanine is an amino acid which is part of many proteins, and it is found in meats, including chicken.

Question 5

does pseudoephedrine make you tired?

Accepted Answer

It shouldn't : Pseudoephedrine is in general a stimulant and should not make you tired. That being said there are people who have weird reactions to medication and you may be one of them who does get tired from this.

Question 6

what flu drugs contain pseudoephedrine?

Accepted Answer

See below please: Sudafed congestion, sudafed 12 hour, sudafed 24 hour, sudafed triple action and sudafed 12 hour pressure and pain.
Advil allergy sinus.
Adult strength advil (ibuprofen) allergy sinus caplets and cold and sinus liquigels/caplets contain pseudoephedrine. 
Aleve-d
claritin-d contains a combination of Loratadine and Pseudoephedrine in tablet form.

Question 7

can phenylalanine make depression worse?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it could...: This would not be expected but since it is active in the central nervous system, and thus "psychoactive"... Could have an effect either directly or indirectly on other neurotransmitter systems that may be involved in mood regulation.  It is therefore "possible" for it to affect a depression even if that is not the usual impact in most people.

Question 8

what are the side effects of pseudoephedrine?

Accepted Answer

Vasocontrictor: Pseudophedrine is a vasoconstrictor.  This means it has the ability to temporarily narrow blood vessels.  Taken orally this can cause dizziness, rapid heart rate (palpitations) or headache.

Question 9

can you take phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: They are both decongestants and have similar effects. I recommend taking the highest effective dose for you of one or the other, not both. I tend not to recommend this to people with poorly controlled high blood pressure, prostate problems, or cardiovascular disease.

Question 10

why must there be phenylalanine in the pku diet?

Accepted Answer

Essential amino acid: We can not make our own phenylalanine so there must be some in our diet. In general, the idea is to consume only the amount of phenylalanine that's necessary for normal growth and body processes, but no more.

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