Sudafed PE

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Sleuth
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Sudafed PE

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I have a very bad cold...the whole nine yards of misery.

My doctor told me to take Sudafed PE, which is a nasal decongestant. It is not an antihistamine and does not contain pseudoephedrine.

I read that antihistamines can add to your RLS symptoms and should be avoided. Do any of you know if this Sudafed would be okay to take?

Thanks so much.

Dale

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Post by ViewsAskew »

Dale, it should be OK. It's not an antihistamine and I've not heard of issues with decongestants and RLS. That said, I haven't used it and have no personal experience with it. But, I'd take it if I felt it necessary.

Sorry about the cold; hubby gave me one two weeks ago which I was just getting over when I got sick with a different version....and gave it to me again! Last one was a coughing one, this one is a head/congestion one. So far I've been using Zicam regularly and sucking on zinc tablets; it's really helped reduce the severity.

Blech.
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Sleuth
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Post by Sleuth »

Ann,

Thanks so much. I'm going to start taking it right away.

Mine is the whole nine yards...sore throat, temperature, congestion, hacking cough, running nose...did I leave anything out? :roll:

I think I got mine at the library which is overrun with toddlers coughing in each other's faces. I don't understand why their parents or nannies don't teach them to cover their mouths when they cough.

I hope you're feeling better real soon.

Dale

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Post by Polar Bear »

I've been using the nasal spray decongestants several times over the winter and haven't noticed any extra rls.
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Sleuth
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Post by Sleuth »

I've taken two pills since the middle of the night. Mercifully, I can feel the congestion easing up.

Dale

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Post by ViewsAskew »

Glad it's helping.

After I wrote my note to you, I went up to bed and read for awhile. All the sudden I felt this rush of congestion (worse than before) starting and a painful sore throat.

I HATE COLDS!!!!! :twisted:
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