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Is it safe to take pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine hcl simultaneously? the max dose of pseudoephedrine is not curing my congestion. thanks.
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NO: They both may raise your blood pressure...pulse and they have similar SIDE EFFECTS! See an allergist for your congestion! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 4/6/2017
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