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How could overuse of pseudoephedrine produce a lasting (years) affect on the sympathetic nervous system? y wont my tachycardia and other symptoms go?

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Dr. Amrit Singh answered

Specializes in Cardiology

It dosnt: Effect last 6 hrs anything beyond next day is due to anxiety dehydration or any other medical reason

Answered 2/28/2018

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