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Decongestants are a kind of common cold or symptom drug.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

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A 34-year old female asked:

Are there any prescription decongestants? Don't do well tolerating pseudofed.

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What is the best OTC decongestant?

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What kind of decongestant should I take?

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What are the best decongestants for colds?

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A 41-year old asked:

What is the natural equivalent to a decongestant?

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A 37-year old asked:

What will happen if you take too many decongestant pills?

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A 34-year old asked:

Is it possible for me to take a decongestant with claritand?

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A 41-year old male asked:

I need a good decongestant without pseudophedrine please help?

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A 22-year old female asked:

Hello my favorite doctors! Just wondering if the clairitin that doesn't have the decongestant in it keepsyou awake as well? I've heard this complaint.

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A 41-year old female asked:

Is hydromet syrup a decongestant?

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A 49-year old asked:

Any natural non-ephedra decongestants?

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A 51-year old female asked:

Is decongestant tablet ok for 8 year old?

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A 47-year old asked:

What is a good decongestant for bronchitis?

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What is a good over-the-counter decongestant?

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What is the best sympathomimetic decongestant?

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A 35-year old asked:

What kind of decongestant can a 3 year old take?

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A 46-year old asked:

What over-the-counter decongestant is preferred ?

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A 32-year old female asked:

How can I decongestant my 2 1/2 month old ibfant?

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A 29-year old female asked:

What is the best decongestant for an allergic cough?

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A 18-year old female asked:

What are good over the counter options for decongestants?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Please what are decongestants? And what is a sinus? Thanks a lot

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A 42-year old asked:

Is it ok to take cold medicine just for the decongestant effects?

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A 31-year old male asked:

I am taking cold medicine with a decongestant and my BP was about 10 pts higher than normal. I that ok?

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A 30-year old female asked:

I take 50mg of vyvanse in the morning. Is it okay for me to take a decongestant at night time for a cold?

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A 42-year old asked:

Is guaifenesin a decongestant?

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A 45-year old asked:

Why doesn't a decongestant restore my sense of smell with a bad cold?

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A 21-year old female asked:

I get really congested due to year round allergies. I can't tolerate the decongestants. Could i try a child's dose to see if it would help?

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A 36-year old female asked:

Sick with severe congestion for three days. Had a temp up until tuesday but no longer have it. Still achy have a cough. Decongestants don't work?

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A 35-year old asked:

Why isnt my nasal decongestant working?

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What is a safe decongestant while pregnant?

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