What is Pseudoephedrine?
CATEGORY: Over the Counter Drugs
TYPES:Generic: PseudoephedrineBrand:
Pseudoephedrine is a nasal decongestant. It works by causing narrowing of the blood vessels in the nasal passages. It is used to relieve nasal congestion caused by colds, allergies, and hay fever, and sinus congestion and pressure.
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How do members experience Pseudoephedrine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasal congestion | 28 | 11 | |
| Sinus congestion | 11 | 3 | |
| Sinus headaches | 4 | 2 | |
| Fatigue | 3 | 0 | |
| Allergic rhinitis | 2 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jittery feeling | 2 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Chronic constipation | 1 | |
| Dry mouth | 1 | |
| Dry nasal passages | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 8 | |
| Mild | 11 | |
| None | 14 |
Member evaluations
HolaBiPola
evaluated on Dec 01, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for sinusitis symptoms: Major
- Side effects: Mild
dbrister
evaluated on Sep 04, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: None
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