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I am 28 years old with normal blood pressure. is it safe to take 12-hour extended release pseudoephedrine hcl for a cold while on effexor (venlafaxine) xr (225mg)?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Side effects: You may experience increased side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating .

Answered 6/25/2014

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Probably: All things being equal if you BP has been normal you should have no problem. Once in a while people who take Pseudoephedrine complain of palpitations or rapid heart beat and also some times difficulty in falling asleep

Answered 6/30/2014

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