Does Sudafed sinus and allergy make you drowsy?
Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth/nose/throat, headache, upset stomach, constipation, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
What does non-drowsy Sudafed do?
It works by thinning and loosening mucus in the airways, clearing congestion, and making breathing easier. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant (sympathomimetic). It reduces nasal congestion by narrowing the blood vessels in the nose.
Can Sudafed non-drowsy make you sleepy?
Decongestants. Since the main symptom of a cold is congestion in your nose and/or chest, cold medicines usually contain a decongestant ingredient. Examples include phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine. These typically do not cause drowsiness and can make some people feel hyper or more alert.
What is the difference between Sudafed and Sudafed sinus?
Each tablet contains 30 mg of pseudoephedrine HCl, a nasal decongestant for powerful symptom relief. SUDAFED® Sinus Congestion is a maximum-strength non-drowsy decongestant that temporarily relieves sinus pressure & nasal congestion. Each caplet contains 30 mg of pseudoephedrine HCl, a nasal decongestant.
Will Sudafed keep me awake at night?
Pseudoephedrine (a decongestant) can make your heart race or make you feel anxious and restless. It can affect the quality of your sleep, so you can’t take it too close to going to bed.
Who should not take Sudafed?
high blood pressure. significant uncontrolled high blood pressure. severe disease of the arteries of the heart. enlarged prostate.
Does Sudafed keep you awake at night?
Is it OK to take Sudafed before bed?
To help prevent trouble in sleeping, take the last dose of pseudoephedrine for each day a few hours before bedtime.
What is the strongest Sudafed you can buy?
Maximum strength decongestant provides all-day relief from sinus congestion & pressure. Each tablet contains 240 mg of pseudoephedrine HCl, a nasal decongestant for powerful 24-hour symptom relief.
Will Sudafed unclog my ears?
Pseudoephedrine is used to relieve nasal or sinus congestion caused by the common cold, sinusitis, and hay fever and other respiratory allergies. It is also used to relieve ear congestion caused by ear inflammation or infection.
Why shouldn’t you take Sudafed before bed?
Pseudoephedrine (a decongestant) can make your heart race or make you feel anxious and restless. It can affect the quality of your sleep, so you can’t take it too close to going to bed. Can raise blood pressure so check with your doctor before using it if you have high blood pressure or other heart conditions.