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A 66-year-old male asked:

Is it ok to take phenylephrine for nasal congestion if i had angioplasty surgery before? my blood pressure is normal.

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Dr. Justin Greiwe
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Yes: There should be no issues given your history but I wouldn't rely on this medication by itself to treat chronic congestion. Consider nasal sprays as well if congestion becomes a persistent problem.
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