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Can oral sudafed (pseudoephedrine) reduce brain inflammation/irritation?
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Be careful: Sudafed is an upper. It can be converted to a methamphetamine in drug expert hands. Used cautiously it is a good decongestant. Used in excess it will cause stress on the heart.
Answered 3/10/2019
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