Question 1

today i was told i could take sudafed and mucinex d together. took mucinex d 12 hour at noon and 2 sudafed every 4 hours. that's 240 mg of pseudoephedrine in like 12 hours. am i going to be ok? is this bad? just realized it has the same ingredient

Accepted Answer

No more Sudafed: Please do not take any more pseudoephedrine. 240mg is the maximum daily dose of this drug. If you have high blood pressure, this is a dangerous drug and should be avoided.  A fast, irregular, pounding heartbeat, mental or mood changes like anxiety, confusion, restlessness, shaking, difficulty urinating, as well as swelling, difficulty breathing, itching all need immediate evaluation.

Question 2

can i take allegra (fexofenadine) d and sudafed together?

Accepted Answer

No: The D in Allegra-D is the same active ingredient as sudafed.

Question 3

is claritin (loratadine) d the same as taking regular claritin (loratadine) plus sudafed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes. Claritin (loratadine) is Loratadine and pseudoephedrine.

Question 4

could claritin (loratadine) d or sudafed work as adderall substitute?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: The decongestant Pseudoephedrine plain or in combination with Claritin is designed for relieving nasal congestion.  The unwanted side effects of Pseudoephedrine are dry mouth, insomnia, irritability, GI upset, depressed appetite, etc.  If a person with adhd really needs adderall, then see your doctor to discuss it and receive proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 5

how did the sinus congestion comeback in less than a week? had congestion monday, took aleave sinus d, went away. congestion back today, have sudafed.

Accepted Answer

See a specialist: Allergist or ENT, you already tried self medicating, check aaaai.org or acaai.org for an allergist in your area, good luck

Question 6

is it safe to take allegra (fexofenadine) d or sudafed while pregnant if you are sick?

Accepted Answer

Allegra (fexofenadine) Ok: but sudafed is questionable due to potential side effects.  The most critical period is during the 1st trimester when the baby's organs are developing.

Question 7

i take clariten d daily but now have a cold or something making my nose worse. pharmacist gave me sudafed d but i dont rememeber if he said to take th?

Accepted Answer

Claritin anti-histam:  Clairit in is an anti- histamine and Sudafed is a decongestant. They can both be used together.  There are also other medications that have both in one pill.

Question 8

my wife has been suffering from severe congestion due to allergies for the past week or two. we have tried using zyrtec   d, and separately benedryl with sudafed decongestant without relief. her congestion seems to be at its worst in the evening, and last

Accepted Answer

Nasal steroid: Nasal steroid will likely be more effective but takes a few days of regular use to get optimal results. If still having problem, consult an allergist.

Question 9

which is better for sinus headache? mucinex (guaifenesin) d or sudafed?

Accepted Answer

Sudafed : Both will help but sudafed 60 mg every 6 hours helps significantly.  If you sinus problems are recurrent and frequent then should see an ENT who specializes in nose and sinus disorders for a full evaluation. For more information, visit www.Socalsinus.Com.

Question 10

mixing sudafed 12hr, claritin-d 24hr, brondaid, triadalean once in a while sleeping aids test postive, is this okay?

Accepted Answer

I wouldn't : Recommend doing this. If you can't take any medications that would cause you test positive on some form of drug testing then consider  starting with really good sleep hygiene. Retire ; rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark ; cool ; use only for sex ; sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs ; no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep.

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Today i was told i could take sudafed and mucinex d together. took mucinex d 12 hour at noon and 2 sudafed every 4 hours. that's 240 mg of pseudoephedrine in like 12 hours. am i going to be ok? is this bad? just realized it has the same ingredient

A member asked:

Can i take allegra (fexofenadine) d and sudafed together?

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Is claritin (loratadine) d the same as taking regular claritin (loratadine) plus sudafed?

A member asked:

Could claritin (loratadine) d or sudafed work as adderall substitute?

A member asked:

How did the sinus congestion comeback in less than a week? had congestion monday, took aleave sinus d, went away. congestion back today, have sudafed.

A member asked:

Is it safe to take allegra (fexofenadine) d or sudafed while pregnant if you are sick?

A member asked:

I take clariten d daily but now have a cold or something making my nose worse. pharmacist gave me sudafed d but i dont rememeber if he said to take th?

A member asked:

My wife has been suffering from severe congestion due to allergies for the past week or two. we have tried using zyrtec d, and separately benedryl with sudafed decongestant without relief. her congestion seems to be at its worst in the evening, and last

A member asked:

Which is better for sinus headache? mucinex (guaifenesin) d or sudafed?

A member asked:

Mixing sudafed 12hr, claritin-d 24hr, brondaid, triadalean once in a while sleeping aids test postive, is this okay?

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