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Q: Ephedrine and nasal decongestants
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What over-the-counter sprays are available for relief of nasal congestion?

Nasal sprays like Afrin and Neo-Synephrine, and the others are decongestants. Decongestants are for stuffy nose but do not relieve allergies. You could also use saline nasal sprays, but these are still not anti-allergy.


Is there a drug interaction between NyQuil and cyclobenzaprene?

Cyclobenzaprene, the generic form of Flexeril, which is a skeletal muscle relaxant, can increase the effects of certain nasal decongestants. I don't know which ones are in Nyquil, (you can read the label to see which ones are in it), but the nasal decongestants that it can increase the effects of are: naphazoline, oxymetazoline, phenylephrine, and xylometazoline.


How do you fight a sinus infection without a prescription?

Nasal rinses, decongestants, rest, and hot vapor (to help drain the sinus).


Why does your nose stay plugged when you blow you nose?

Your nasal passages are inflamed and swollen - that is why it's hard to breath. Decongestants will alleviate the swelling somewhat.


What over the counter medicine can you take for nasal congestion?

Nasanex and Clairiton are both brand name products which are over the counter nasal decongestants. Sudafed and Dimetapp are both prescription medications which can also treat nasal congestion. The Neti Pot is a non-oral treatment. It's a device which is used in the nasal passages.


What are the problems with using decongestants?

Decongestant nasal sprays and nose drops may cause a problem called rebound congestion if used repeatedly over several days.


What are decongestants?

Drugs.Decongestants constrict blood vessels to counteract the effects of histamine. This decreases the amount of blood in the nasopahryngeal and sinus mucosa and reduces swelling.Decongestants are stimulants.


Can ephedrine make you tired?

Typically no, this decongestant should not make you drowsy. It is a rare side effect that drowsiness may occur but usually decongestants such as this will have the opposite effect and will infact have a non-drowsy tendency. It is therefore not advised to take them before sleeping.


Is phenylephrine an antihistamine?

No, Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant, not an antihistamine. While antihistamines reduce the bodies ability to release histamines, decongestants cause the narrowing of the blood vessels in the nasal passages.


Can you take decongestants with lisinopril?

Most of the decongestants that you can take with lisinopril.


How can one treat nasal congestion?

The easiest and most accessible way to treat nasal congestion is simply to blow one's nose. However, if that does not relieve the symptoms, or if the congestion is longer lasting one could try over the counter or prescription nasal sprays or decongestants. Many natural remedies such as inhaling steam or eucalyptus oil have also been know to help.


How do you open up sinuses?

To open up sinuses, you can try using a humidifier, taking a hot shower to breathe in steam, using a saline nasal spray to moisturize the nasal passages, or drinking plenty of fluids to thin mucus. Over-the-counter decongestants or antihistamines may also help.