What are the long term effects of taking pseudoephedrine?

Taking decongestants containing pseudoephedrine by mouth long term can lead to other problems, including seizures, hallucinations, headaches, and insomnia. If you have lingering congestion, talk to your doctor, because there are other ways to treat it.

How much pseudoephedrine is safe to take in a day?

Adults and children 12 years of age and older—120 mg every 12 hours, or 240 mg every 24 hours. Do not take more than 240 mg in 24 hours.

Why does pseudoephedrine make me feel good?

Pseudoephedrine can cause a sense of euphoria. It causes a pleasant feeling in the body of the user. Many of the individuals who use this substance frequently do so because of these pleasurable effects. So, it can be hard for individuals to stop using the substance.

How does pseudoephedrine affect thyroid?

Pseudoephedrine can strain an already overtaxed heart or further increase high blood pressure, worsening two common issues related to hyperthyroidism.

Will pseudoephedrine raise blood pressure?

Pseudoephedrine constricts blood vessels in the nose and sinuses. This shrinks swelling and drains fluids, letting you breathe easier again. Unfortunately, the drug doesn’t affect only the head — it tightens blood vessels throughout the body. One pseudoephedrine side effect is a possible increase in blood pressure.

How does pseudoephedrine affect the brain?

When using pseudoephedrine you may be sleeping more soundly at night and that is directly associated with improved thinking and memory. There are many others, though, who find the nervousness caused by pseudoephedrine causes them to lose sleep resulting in a ‘foggy brain’.

Does pseudoephedrine make you lose weight?

Discussion: We conclude that further studies with low-dose PPA for weight loss are indicated, that pseudoephedrine is not effective for weight loss, and that adding benzocaine to phenylpropanolamine increases adverse effects without increasing weight loss.

Can an underactive thyroid cause sinus problems?

Research shows that nasal stuffiness, sinus congestion, and impaired hearing are common symptoms experienced by people with hypothyroidism.

Can an enlarged thyroid cause wheezing?

Thyroid hypertrophy can induce through compression of the upper airways dyspnea, stridor, wheezing and cough.

What drugs should you not take with Sudafed?

Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid, linezolid, metaxalone, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, safinamide, selegiline, tranylcypromine) during treatment with this medication. Most MAO inhibitors should also not be taken for two weeks before treatment with this medication.

Does pseudoephedrine cause memory loss?

Is it OK to take Sudafed every day?

Is it safe to take for a long time? Decongestants should only be used for a short time, usually less than 10 days. If you take them for longer, you’re more likely to get side effects. Only take pseudoephedrine for longer than 10 days if a doctor has said it’s OK.