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Is sudafed safe for me? it's getting hard to sleep at night due to my permanent stuffy nose...

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Need history: Cannot recommend any meds since don't know your health history and other medications you might be taking. Also, Sudafed is normally a daytime , non-drowsy type of medication which may hinder your sleep.

Answered 12/10/2014

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