Sunday, October, 25, 2009
Can I Take Sudafed With Singulair
October 02, 2008
A study at the University of Chicago has found "no significant
difference" between the over-the-counter drug Sudafed 24 Hour
(pseudoephedrine hydrochloride) and Singulair (montelukast) in
relieving hay fever symptoms like nasal congestion, sneezing, and
itching. Sudafed 24 Hour costs about 80 cents a day, compared to
$3.20 a day for Singulair.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Ask the Clinician
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Health Expert
...of headaches let alone sinus headaches. I've tried Sudafed and other OTC drugs but to no avail;...
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By Karen Lee Richards
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Health Expert
...investigating a possible association between the use of Singulair and behavior/mood changes,...
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By Nancy Sanker
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Health Expert
...e-mail is buzzing. "Have you seen the news about Singulair? Are you worried?" The short answer...
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By Sloane Miller
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Health Expert
Did you see the reports last week that Singulair was going to be investigated by the Food and Drug...
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Health Guide
...FDA approved a generic version of the nasal steroid spray fluticasone (Flonase).In 2005, montelukast (
Singulair) was approved for relief of indoor allergies. The drug was previously approved to...
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...reported that over-the-counter pseudoephedrine works just as well as the prescription drug montelukast (
Singulair) in controlling allergic rhinitis symptoms. Patients in the study received a...
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...the antihistamine diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and a decongestant in pill form such as pseudoephedrine (
Sudafed).Children age 14 years and younger should not use OTC cough and cold medicines.Nasal...
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...possible, the many medications for colds and allergies that contain decongestants, such as pseudoephedrine (
Sudafed). Such drugs, known as adrenergics, can exacerbate urinary symptoms by...
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...antihistamines and decongestants are available. Combinations sold over-the-counter include Allerest,
Sudafed Severe Cold Formula, Vicks DayQuil, Benadryl Allergy/Sinus, Contac Day/Night Allergy &...
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