Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Pseudoephedrine Cold-Allergy oral.
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Reviewer: JayDun20, 19-24 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Within an hour or so I was actually able to breath through my nose, however I wouldn't recommend taking them before you go to sleep. Rare side effect or not, nightmares aren't my idea of a fun time.
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Reviewer: Mary, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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After taking a dose two hours before bedtime, I was unable to sleep through the night. I saw the clock every hour and was alert enough at 2:30 AM to watch a movie until 4 AM. I never have trouble sleeping. Now, nine hours later I am still jittery.
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Reviewer: N, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I took this for a sinus infection I had in hopes it would decrease my sinus swelling and thin the secretions in my nose. I took it at about 6:00 pm - extra strength, extended release - and as I went to bed around 10:00 I felt extremely jittery and restless. As soon as I drifted off to sleep around midnight I was awakened by a second wave of restlessness (the extended release activating?) and was u
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Reviewer: jeffro70, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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this works well for me as i work in cold rooms were i have constant nose running,eyes watering etc.i usually use codral or the cheaper brand.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Due to a viral infection, my nose was stopped up and my ears clogged. I had a lot of pressure in my head. This medication relieved all of that within minutes.
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