Question 1

what are the effects of pseudoephedrine and alcohol combined?

Accepted Answer

Very buzzed : The sudafed is a stimulant the alcohol is a depressent. Depending on how much of each substance and your own personal body chemistry will determine the effects that you experience.

Btw - i would not recommend this. The alcoholic "energy drinks" do the same thing.

Question 2

is it safe to drink alcohol ~30 hours after taking 120mg pseudoephedrine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Almost eliminated from your system, good that you asked, always exercise caution with multiple medications/ drugs, alcohol is a drug, be cautious though

Question 3

took 1 sudafed can i drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Generally yes: But how much alcohol are you talking about.  Sudafed is relatively without side effects, but it can elevate blood pressure, as can alcohol too.  However, if you are using a decongestant because you have a cold, alcohol is not necessarily the best thing when you are fighting any kind of infection.  The safe drinking limit in women is no more than 1 standard drink per day, and less than 3 at 1 time.

Question 4

can midodrine and pseudoephidrine effect my blood alcohol reading if i take it with alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Combo warnings: The interaction checker I use in my office showed no problem due to the alcohol, nor any effect on the alcohol level...But it did warn that these two drugs when taken together ( with or without alcohol) can significantly and perhaps dangerously raise your blood pressure! a good reminder to all to watch about mixing any meds due to potential side effects which can be a real danger.

Question 5

what are the possible side effects of long term use of sudafed pe and rhinocort together with alcohol?

Accepted Answer

See below: Sudafed pe and alcohol may have additive effects such as making you more hyper, or increasing your blood pressure, in extreme cases causing a stroke or heart attack. Rhinocort is mostly safe. Long term use of anything, especially alcohol, but also sudafed pe, is not good for you, consult your doctor for alternatives.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

can i take buscapan with pseudoephedrine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Assuming you don't have any allergies or medical ailments that would prevent you from taking the individual medications, the two do not react or cause any concerning adverse interactions.

Question 10

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.

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