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What are the side effects of pseudoephedrine?
Common side effects include feeling sick, headaches, a dry mouth, a fast or irregular heartbeat, or increased blood pressure. It might also make you feel restless, nervous or shaky. Pseudoephedrine is also called by the brand names Sudafed or Galpseud Linctus.
Is Sudafed hard on the stomach?
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): headache. loss of appetite. nausea, stomach upset.
What do you think is the most significant adverse effect of pseudoephedrine?
Some adverse effects of pseudoephedrine that typically do not need medical attention and that may subside during use include nervousness, restlessness, and trouble sleeping. Less common are dysuria, syncope, tachycardia, palpitations, headache, nausea and vomiting, trembling, and weakness.
Does pseudoephedrine cause water retention?
Fluid retention: This medication can cause fluid retention. If you have heart failure or high blood pressure, fluid retention may worsen your condition. If you notice worsening of the symptoms of heart failure or your blood pressure increases while taking this medication, contact your doctor.
Who shouldnt take pseudoephedrine?
high blood pressure. significant uncontrolled high blood pressure. severe disease of the arteries of the heart. enlarged prostate.
Can pseudoephedrine make you constipated?
Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth/nose/throat, headache, upset stomach, constipation, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
What helps constipation due to medication?
So can using a fiber supplement with psyllium seed or methylcellulose. Other options for constipation relief include over-the-counter remedies, such as polyethylene glycol (Miralax, GlycoLax, and many others).
What are the most common pseudoephedrine side effects?
– shortness of breath or troubled breathing (severe or continuing) – slow or fast heartbeat (severe or continuing) – unusual nervousness, restlessness, or excitement
Does pseudoephedrine get you High?
Pseudoephedrine is most dangerous when it is used in the manufacture of methamphetamines . The conversion of pseudoephedrine into methamphetamine is the most common way for people to get high using pseudoephedrine. Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant that can be highly addictive and easily abused.
Does pseudoephedrine Make you Sleepy?
In brief: It shouldn’t. Pseudoephedrine is in general a stimulant and should not make you tired. That being said there are people who have weird reactions to medication and you may be one of them who does get tired from this. Pseudoephedrine is in general a stimulant and should not make you tired.
Does pseudoephedrine cause kidney disease?
Pseudoephedrine can cause problems in people with glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or kidney disease. If you have one of these conditions, do not take pseudoephedrine without checking with your healthcare provider first.