Question 1

Could sudafed be increasing the size of my prostate?

Accepted Answer

Sudafed is unlikely to increase the size of the prostate. Rather, it increases the tone of the prostate making it harder for the urine to pass through the prostate when expelled from the bladder. In some cases where men have very large prostate gland, it may actually stop the flow of urine altogether requiring a catheter.

Question 2

Is sudafed used by men with an enlarged prostate?

Accepted Answer

Sudafed has the exact opposite action of Alpha blockers which are effective in men with BPH and lower urinary symptoms. Sudafed use can increase the resting tone of the bladder neck and increase risk of urinary retention in men who may already be at some risk due to prostate enlargement. This scenario is not uncommon in the clinic.

Question 3

I am taking sudefed and have a large prostate. i realize the retention effect, but i would like to know does it also burning upon urinating?

Accepted Answer

Just the difficulty emptying.  If you are straining to urinate that can irritate the prostate.

Question 4

What is the overdose for sudafed?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What happens if you take sudafed everyday?

Accepted Answer

Good, and not indicated in package insert. It could cause havoc with your  blood pressure among other things.!

Question 6

What is the dose for a 128lb person for sudafed?

Accepted Answer

Assuming you mean "real" sudafed (=pseudoephedrine), 30 or 60mg up to 4 times daily. If you mean the "pe" junk, don't bother to take it--will have about the same effect as taking it.

Question 7

Can you drink on sudafed?

Accepted Answer

It is alright to take Pseudoephedrine with moderate amounts of alcohol.  Just don't overdo it.  Also, do not mix alcohol with antihistamines.

Question 8

Does sudafed contain aspirine?

Accepted Answer

Sudafed or pseudo-ephedrine is an Alpha agonist and acts only as a vaso-constrictor to shrink blood vessels and increase the opening of the nasal cavity.  As such it should not be taken if you have hypertension.  It does not contain aspirin.

Question 9

Can i combine nyquil and sudafed?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, there are mult versions of Nyquil. Some contain the active ingredient in Sudafed (usually actually Sudafed PE which is phenylephrine). Other's do not. When it comes to OTC the counter meds it is as confusing and dangerous as if not more than prescriptions meds. Talk to your doc or pharmacist about the right product(s) for your specific needs and poss interaction with your presc meds

Question 10

Can i take sudafed with loratadine?

Accepted Answer

In fact Loratadine does nothing to decongest the nose.

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Is sudafed used by men with an enlarged prostate?

I am taking sudefed and have a large prostate. i realize the retention effect, but i would like to know does it also burning upon urinating?

What is the overdose for sudafed?

What happens if you take sudafed everyday?

What is the dose for a 128lb person for sudafed?

Can you drink on sudafed?

Does sudafed contain aspirine?

Can i combine nyquil and sudafed?

Can i take sudafed with loratadine?

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