Question 1

what is pseudoephedrine?

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Cold medicine : Pseudoephedrine is an ingredient in some cold medicines, meant to help with nasal/sinus congestion. It is a stimulant that has been used inappropriately in the past, so there are regulations on its sale in the US. It can also interact with a certain type of older antidepressant and it can have effects on blood pressure in those with high blood pressure problems.

Question 2

are there any good effects of pseudoephedrine?

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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

when was pseudoephedrine discovered? and by who?

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About 1920.: probably in about 1920 by Spath et al ( http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/ja01316a054  ).

Question 4

how long will pseudoephedrine last in your body?

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Depends on dosage: The bottles are usually labelled as to how long they last.  60 mg is marketed to last 4 to 6 hours, 120 mg 12 hours, and 240 mg all day.  The generics may not work as a sustained release tablet as well as brand name drugs here.  Pseudophedrine can cause palpitations, jitteriness, insomnia, and high blood pressure.  By about age 40 i tell most people not to take it with any regularity.

Question 5

what are some drugs that contain pseudoephedrine?

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Pseudoephedrine: Depends on where you live but I would go to Drugs.com and search as there are over 30 is my guess. Or go to your drug store and see under cold medications. In some areas they are locked up because can be used o make meth.

Question 6

how much otc pseudoephedrine is considered an overdose and dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Above 240mg/24hr: Max dose of pseudoephrine recommended  in 240mg/24hr-  if taking above max dose  is consider overdose.

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

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 10

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.

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