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Can Sudafed Be Taken For Maintenance Of Air Passages?

I recently took sudafed for congestion. I found that I was getting the best and most restful sleep i can remember and woke up ( early) feeling absolutely great for the days I took sudafed. My wife says that I did not snore at all ...and she claims that I usually "stop breathing" and am a restless sleeper ( without the sudafed)....I know sudafed is a stimulant, but can open air passages produce better sleep? can sudafed be taken for maintenance?
Mon, 9 Jun 2014
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hello, thanks for your query, it's a nasal decongestant which can cause side effects like rhinitis medicamentasa ( drug induced nasal block) and hypertension in longer term. it's not indicated more than 7 days. kindly visit the ent surgeon for d evaluation of cause of snoring and mouth breathing. all the best. take care.
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Can Sudafed Be Taken For Maintenance Of Air Passages?

hello, thanks for your query, it s a nasal decongestant which can cause side effects like rhinitis medicamentasa ( drug induced nasal block) and hypertension in longer term. it s not indicated more than 7 days. kindly visit the ent surgeon for d evaluation of cause of snoring and mouth breathing. all the best. take care.