Guest guest Posted April 25, 2001 Report Share Posted April 25, 2001 Hey all -- Bye the way, I just realized that I forgot to take my Sudafed this midday. I just took it, 120 mg pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, because like I just posted my face is turning red right now and it is welting, or what I think you all mean by hives. Looks like irregular shaped, raised, flatish areas. No real pattern other than my cheeks. I have noticed that my scalp feels tingly and burning, makes me want to scratch! My neck feels itchy too. Does anyone know what a good dosage of this medicine would be under the circumstances -- I am pretty good about tolerating this stuff with no real side effects. Let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2001 Report Share Posted April 25, 2001 120 mg of pseudoephedrine (the active ingredient in Sudafed) in a single dose is on the high side, although not uncommon if prescribed. The recommended OTC dose is 60 mg ever 4 to 6 hours. One of the negative side effects is increased blood pressure. I used to take the OTC dose for allergies, but my doctor made me stop for this reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2001 Report Share Posted April 25, 2001 I was thinking that was high, but it did seem to curb the swelling, so I will try to reserve it for when I see something coming. I think that I have learned how to identify the earlier symptoms which for me are a tingling, hot sensation in the face and sometimes itching. I hate that! Thank you for sharing. I have had high blood pressure related to pregnancy in the past but it did scare the daylights out of me! In a message dated 4/25/2001 6:37:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time, ANSchiffer writes: > 120 mg of pseudoephedrine (the active ingredient in Sudafed) in a single > dose is on the high side, although not uncommon if prescribed. The > recommended OTC dose is 60 mg ever 4 to 6 hours. One of the negative side > effects is increased blood pressure. I used to take the OTC dose for > allergies, but my doctor made me stop for this reason. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2001 Report Share Posted April 25, 2001 I didn't think of it that way; if anyone knows for sure if " Sudafed " is not a good idea, please let me know. I have a decent level of relief when I take it and I do need something that I can rely on to alleviate my itching, redness, swelling, etc. I think the worst part of the kind of symptoms I get is the hot, red, swollen looking things. I don't even know what they are. It is almost as if it is the same as getting mottled or blotchy, except the blotches burn, itch and swell into welts. I think I am going to sing, so watch out. Swing low...sweet chariot...comin' for to carry me home... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2001 Report Share Posted April 25, 2001 Same with me. And I normally have BP of about 110/70. I would recommend an antihistamine over a decongestant if your aim is to reduce itching. The decongestant will help with swelling, particularly of the sinuses. > I used to take the OTC dose for allergies, but my > doctor made me stop for this reason. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2001 Report Share Posted April 25, 2001 Ellen--I'm not sure their primary function is to dilate blood vessels, but that is very likely a side effect. I know pulmonary decongestants work by dilating the bronchial passages, so it would make sense if they dilated blood vessels as well. Ellen wrote: I was wondering if decongestants like sudafed would be contraindicated forrosacea. don't they work by dilating blood vessels? I've often been curious about the effects of bronchodilators on rosacea. I noticed that my rosacea flared really badly after an acute asthma bout for which I was frequently using an inhaler. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2001 Report Share Posted April 26, 2001 Decongestants (like sudafed) are vasoconstrictors, not vasodilators. They do tend to raise BP. And for itching, they don't help. An antihistamine (benadryl, etc) might help with itching, if the itching is caused by a *true* allergic reaction (mast cell histamine release), rather than a sensitivity to something a person has been exposed to. Sensitivities are often mistaken for allergies. There is a difference; eg fiberglas insulation makes you itch, but that doesn't mean you are allergic to fiberglas insulation. It is an irritating substance which makes everyone itch. ~Jim http://profiles.yahoo.com/kali2030 ******************************************************************** I was wondering if decongestants like sudafed would be contraindicated for rosacea. don't they work by dilating blood vessels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2001 Report Share Posted May 14, 2001 I was wondering if decongestants like sudafed would be contraindicated for rosacea. don't they work by dilating blood vessels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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