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My doctor prescribed pseudoephedrine hydrochloride as a decongestant ive only taken 1 tablet 4 hrs ago and im itching all over. its like insects crawling over my skin. theres no rash. is this an allergic reaction? do i take next tablet?thanks?

Q: my doctor prescribed pseudoephedrine hydrochloride as a decongestant ive only taken 1 tablet 4 hrs ago and im itching all over. its like insects crawling over my skin. theres no rash. is this an allergic reaction? do i take next tablet?thanks?

: Most likely you are having an adverse reaction, don't take your next dose until you talk to your doctor. Drink plenty of water.

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Dr. Mushahid Farooqi answered

Most likely you are having an adverse reaction, don't take your next dose until you talk to your doctor. Drink plenty of water.

Answered 3/2/2022

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A member asked:

My doctor prescribed pseudoephedrine hydrochloride as a decongestant ive only taken 1 tablet 4 hrs ago and im itching all over. its like insects crawling over my skin. theres no rash. is this an allergic reaction? do i take next tablet?thanks?

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