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mnm918
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Sudafed or Mucinex for nasal Congestion?
Anyone recommed which to take? Im miserable with congestion in my nose, I cant breathe or taste and I tried the saline spray which really isnt helping.. anyone have any suggestions? The doc said I can take Sudafed, robitussin, mucinex but not the D kind.. I just want to know which one will work best if possible! Thx
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AngnShaun
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Sudafed or Mucinex for nasal Congestion?
I was told Sudafed was ok, they never mentioned Mucinex.
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| Posted 11/20/12 1:04 PM |
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ali120206
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Sudafed or Mucinex for nasal Congestion?
I took Mucinex while pregnant but, I find that helps more for coughing than stuffy nose.
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| Posted 11/20/12 3:37 PM |
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NYCGirl80
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Re: Sudafed or Mucinex for nasal Congestion?
Check with your OB before taking anything.
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| Posted 11/20/12 4:14 PM |
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ChristinaM128
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Christina
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Re: Sudafed or Mucinex for nasal Congestion?
I took Sudafed a few months ago with success. This time, not so much. Ended up on antibiotics. My PCP told me that Sudafed is great if you have sniffles and runny nose. But if you take it for more than about 3 or 4 days (if your symptoms persist longer than that), it dries out all the liquidy part, and leaves the rest of the mucus - all thick and stuff, and then that is prone to cause infections and really get you stuffed. Sorry to be so graphic. I'd say try the Sudafed and see if it dries you out, but if it doesn't after about 3 days, call your doctor.
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| Posted 11/20/12 6:40 PM |
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mnm918
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Re: Sudafed or Mucinex for nasal Congestion?
Posted by ChristinaM128
I took Sudafed a few months ago with success. This time, not so much. Ended up on antibiotics. My PCP told me that Sudafed is great if you have sniffles and runny nose. But if you take it for more than about 3 or 4 days (if your symptoms persist longer than that), it dries out all the liquidy part, and leaves the rest of the mucus - all thick and stuff, and then that is prone to cause infections and really get you stuffed. Sorry to be so graphic. I'd say try the Sudafed and see if it dries you out, but if it doesn't after about 3 days, call your doctor.
which sudafed did you use ?Im soo congested in my nose I need something asap!! The stupid saline spray did nada!
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| Posted 11/20/12 6:51 PM |
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