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I went to quick care and they said i have fluid in my ear they have me 30mg sudafed but i have hypertension i don't think i can drink this right?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Maybe not: If you want to use pseudoephedrine, you should check your BP while taking it--it does not raise everyone's BP uniformly. Also, they recommended 1/2 dose, which may have your HTN in mind. If opt for alternative, can try afrin nasal spray to see if can open up & allow drainage, but must stop using by 5 days.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Rita Agarwal answered

You are right: Sudafed can worsen high blood pressure. Consider Benadryl (diphenhydramine) instead.

Dr Singer and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

I went to quick care and they said i have fluid in my ear they have me 30mg sudafed but i have hypertension i don't think i can drink this right?

11 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Alves answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Dr. Rita Agarwal answered

Dr Singer and 5 doctors agreed

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