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Side effects of sudafed for sinus infection?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Insomnia, nausea: Insomnia, nausea, headache, dizziness, anxiety are some of the more common side affects. More serious, uncommon side affects are cardiac arrhythmias and elevate bp.

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Answered 3/13/2020

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