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

can i take medications containing phenylephrine while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Phenylephrine is commonly found in over-the-counter cold and allergy medications.  It is classified as pregnancy class c-animal studies show adverse fetal effects or there are no adequate studies to determine its safety.  It should not be taken during pregnancy.

Question 3

hello, i have just bought a medication called laritol d which contains 30mg of phenylephrine and 5mg of loratadine. is this combination dangerous?

Accepted Answer

No, unless : You have high blood pressure, the phenylepherine component would increase your blood pressure further. In the USA this kind of drug isn't available OTC, only under doctor's supervision, take care

Question 4

please describe the medication: promethazine?

Accepted Answer

Promethazine: Prevents and controls motion sickness, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Also used to relieve or prevent allergic reactions, helps people go to sleep, and control their pain or anxiety before or after surgery or other procedures.

Question 5

is this diabetes, or caused by my medication? i have a spinal injury, and am on the following medications:
fentanyl 12mcg/hr trans-dermal patch
promethazine 25mg tablet-as needed
ibuprofin 800mg 1@every 6 hours as needed
naproxen 500mg- 2x daily
risperido

Accepted Answer

It : It sounds like you went over 24 hours without eating, which could certainly cause low blood sugar. This, combined with your medication regimen could have caused this extreme fatigue. If diabetes runs in your family, your risk of developing the disease is higher. However, experiencing hypoglycemia does not necessarily mean you have diabetes.

Diabetes is diagnosed by blood glucose tests that show a trend of high blood sugars in the blood plasma (over 126). It is manifested by high blood sugar in the blood and low performance of Insulin (which is produced by the body to lower the blood sugar). Symptoms of high blood sugar include extreme thirst/hunger, blurred vision, frequent urination, dry mouth, poor wound healing, recurrent infection and fatigue. See your doctor if you notice any of these signs of high blood sugar.

Question 6

which medication is more effective in treating insomnia,promethazine or diphenhydramine ? which one causes more sedative effect ?

Accepted Answer

It depends: The best way to treat insomnia most of the time is with improved sleep hygiene - avoid late day naps or caffeine, only use your bed for sleeping, and ensure you have a proper diet and exercise.  Sedation is a side effect of the medicines you mentioned, patients may feel more sedate from either one depending on many things.

Question 7

i took a mouth swab for work came back positive for meth and amp i cant believe it i dont use drugs i take medication and use vicks inhaler alot my medication i take is bupropion and phenylephrine?

Accepted Answer

: Phenylephrine is known to cause false positives for amphetamine due to similar structures. Depending on the context you had the test done for, a confirmation test might be needed.

Question 8

i take amlodipine besylate 10mg and a zyrtec in the morning. i was just prescribed promethazine for my cough and ciprofloxacin for my strep. is it safe to take all of this medication?

Accepted Answer

: I wonder why you are prescribed ciprofloxacin for strep throat infection. However, there is no significant interaction among these 4 drugs.

Question 9

i am on the anti nausea drug promethazine. what are the common side effects?

Accepted Answer

Numerous side effect: Serious side effects--twitching and uncontrollable movement, shaking, drooling, restlessness, agitated, high fever, stiff musles, lightheaded, seizures, hallucinations,  abdominal pain, rash, joint pain, low heart rate. Less serious---dizzyness, blurred vision, dry mouth, ringing in ears, weight gain, constipation.

Question 10

are there any drug interactions between phenergan, (promethazine) percocet, and pepcid?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are definitely drug interactions between Phenergan (promethazine) and Percocet which can lead to drowsiness, mental confusion and others which make operating motor vehicles possibly hazardous, falls possible, nausea to name a few. Be very cautious taking the two together and especially around machinery.

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

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Can i take medications containing phenylephrine while pregnant?

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Hello, i have just bought a medication called laritol d which contains 30mg of phenylephrine and 5mg of loratadine. is this combination dangerous?

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Please describe the medication: promethazine?

A member asked:

Is this diabetes, or caused by my medication? i have a spinal injury, and am on the following medications: fentanyl 12mcg/hr trans-dermal patch promethazine 25mg tablet-as needed ibuprofin 800mg 1@every 6 hours as needed naproxen 500mg- 2x daily risperido

A member asked:

Which medication is more effective in treating insomnia,promethazine or diphenhydramine ? which one causes more sedative effect ?

A member asked:

I took a mouth swab for work came back positive for meth and amp i cant believe it i dont use drugs i take medication and use vicks inhaler alot my medication i take is bupropion and phenylephrine?

A member asked:

I take amlodipine besylate 10mg and a zyrtec in the morning. i was just prescribed promethazine for my cough and ciprofloxacin for my strep. is it safe to take all of this medication?

A member asked:

I am on the anti nausea drug promethazine. what are the common side effects?

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Are there any drug interactions between phenergan, (promethazine) percocet, and pepcid?

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