Question 1

can you die from a sudafed overdose?

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Yes: Ultimately, you could die from sudafed overdose. It is important to take sudafed, or any other medication as directed. If your symptoms are not improving in the expected timeframe, get your doctor to re-evaluate you, and adjust or add medications/ treatment.

Question 2

what are the tests for sudafed overdose?

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Sudafed overdose: Sudafed overdose can cause seizures, hallucinations, high blood pressure, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, difficulty in breathing and restlessness.Maximum recommended dose for adults over 24 hours is 240 mgm.
Only tests done are ekg, CBC and metabolic panel and urine analysis.But diagnosis is made by history of ingestion and physical exam.
Labs help in treatment planning, IV fluids and supportive.

Question 3

what is the treatment for sudafed overdose?

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Sudafed overdose: Sudafed overdose can cause seizures, hallucinations, high blood pressure, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, difficulty in breathing and restlessness.Maximum recommended dose for adults over 24 hours is 240 mgm.
Only tests done are ekg, CBC and metabolic panel and urine analysis.But diagnosis is made by history of ingestion and physical exam.
Labs help in treatment planning, IV fluids and supportive.

Question 4

can one overdose on sudafed?

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Yes, Sudafed OD can: cause: convulsions, rapid breathing, irregular heart rate, ^ blood pressure, trouble breathing, restlessness, excitability, nervousness &amp;   hallucinations.

Question 5

why is sudafed a wanted drug?

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Sudafed: Sudafed is a great drug that works as a potent oral decongestant, making it great for colds, allergies and the like.  It has been available over-the-counter for years, but in recent times, illicit drugs can be made from using sudafed as one of the ingredients.  Now, in many states, sudafed is controlled and requires a special prescription or it is closely maintained in pharmacies under lock & key.

Question 6

what is the overdose for sudafed?

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See details: An overdose is defined as taking more than the recommended daily dose od a medication. Read the label and that should tell you.

Question 7

how much sudafed can i take without overdosing on it?

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Sudafed overdose: Sudafed overdose can cause seizures, hallucinations, high blood pressure, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, difficulty in breathing and restlessness.Maximum recommended dose for adults over 24 hours is 240 mgm.
Only tests done are ekg, CBC and metabolic panel and urine analysis.But diagnosis is made by history of ingestion and physical exam.
Labs help in treatment planning, IV fluids and supportive.

Question 8

can a pseudophedrine overdose cause heart damage?  over dose was 120 - 30mg tabs of sudafed.

Accepted Answer

Get help: Pseudoephedrine can cause blood vessel contraction or spasm, but probably will not cause significant heart damage. Far more concerning to me is the purposeful overdose. If you are depressed, suicidal, or have any thoughts about hurting yourself, you need to get help immediately. Whatever the problem, you can get help and it will get better!

Question 9

what does sudafed show up as in a drug test i take sinus medicine and just had a drug test and wanted to know how it shows in a drug test

Accepted Answer

It : It is possible to get a false positive result for amphetamines  in patients using sudafed ( which contains Pseudoephedrine ) because it is similar in structure chemically. It is seen because of cross-reactivity in tests that use antibodies to screen for amphetamines. More specific tests can differentiate between the two.

Question 10

i have a drug test for a new job this week and have been taking sudafed and a friend said i may fail the drug test because of it, is this true?

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Not likely, but: Normally when a drug screening test is administered they ask you to list all medications that you are currently taking. This is so that if they do find a positive, they can take extra steps to verify that whatever caused the positive isn't something you listed. Don't take it between now and the test if you're worried - by 48 hrs, it should not show up anyway. Best!

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