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Suggest Alternate Medication For Sudafed 24 Hour Decongestant

hello i am takigng sudafed 24 hour decongestant and my heart has been raing at like 105-115 even when im resting or just sitting up-i was told it was to strong for me-do u recommend anthing else to open my sinuses up without taking a pill everyday or can i take a less stronger pill
Wed, 1 Jul 2015
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Of course yes. Decongestant can cause tachycardia. Best thing you can do is steam inhalation adding some eucalyptus oil or karvol plus cap in warm water. In a day or two you will get relief.
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Suggest Alternate Medication For Sudafed 24 Hour Decongestant

Of course yes. Decongestant can cause tachycardia. Best thing you can do is steam inhalation adding some eucalyptus oil or karvol plus cap in warm water. In a day or two you will get relief.