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Is there a difference in terms of effectiveness/congestion relief between phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine-containing decongestants?

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Yes: yes , but the main differences seem to be individual ---some people respond better to one than the other. The pseudoephedrine tends to less sedating

Answered 12/12/2016

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A member asked:

Is there a difference in terms of effectiveness/congestion relief between phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine-containing decongestants?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

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