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Does Phenylephrine Interact With Amlodipine?
Question: Hi, is it safe to take a nasal decongestant (phenylephrine HCL) with amlodipine 10mg?
Brief Answer:
no known interactions
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are known interactions between nasal phenyephrine and amlodipine.
Decongestants can sometimes cause an increase in heart rate and also may affect the blood pressure but this does not occur significantly for all persons and it is possible that you may not have a problem.
If you have a home blood pressure meter, you can monitor for changes to your blood pressure
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
no known interactions
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are known interactions between nasal phenyephrine and amlodipine.
Decongestants can sometimes cause an increase in heart rate and also may affect the blood pressure but this does not occur significantly for all persons and it is possible that you may not have a problem.
If you have a home blood pressure meter, you can monitor for changes to your blood pressure
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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