Stuff the pharmacy told me doesn’t work

  • @[email protected]
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    Pseudoephedrine

    That exact med. Not the Sudafed with the useless phenylalanine nonsense that has been demonstrated to do fuck all. You may have to ask the pharmacist for it - it’s not prescription but Feds made stores love it behind the counter. Ask for the generic, it’s cheaper. Really works

    Side effects suck though, dry mouth, maybe a little agitation. But it’ll clear you right up.

    • @Balthazar
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      202 months ago

      And it’s a stimulant. Nothing worse than feeling miserable from a cold and unable to sleep because of pseudoephedrine.

      • @atomicorange
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        52 months ago

        Try a lower dose, I can usually get by with half the recommended dose. Worst case scenario, add Benadryl to the mix to knock you out. Being able to breathe is worth it!

      • @slickgoat
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        This. I hate the stuff. Can’t sleep and get a killer case of restless legs.

        I am prone to respiratory complaints, it’s my weakness. However, I’d rather have that misery than pseudoephedrine.

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      What they said plus Mucinex (or the generic) makes the goo more fluid so it can drain out faster/better. Irrigation with a neti pot or sinus rinse bottle can be a huge help too. Use 2 packets of the salt that comes with the bottle; the extra salt helps draw water out of the tissue to reduce swelling. Try to snarf the water down the back of your nose and spit it out of your mouth.

      Good luck. PND is annoying AF

      • @Balthazar
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        72 months ago

        I think Mucinex has been demonstrated to be as effective as phenylephrine (i.e., not).

    • @Pacattack57
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      22 months ago

      You make it sound like there was no reason to move it behind the counter 😂. Pseudoephedrine is a key ingredient in making meth

    • @[email protected]
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      Ask for the real Sudafed. The little red ones say 4-6 hours, but one lasts me all day and minimizes side effects. They work quickly enough that you don’t need to get ahead of your symptoms, you can wait until you feel you need more.

    • ExFed
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      12 months ago

      So it turns out that phenylephrine spray (i.e. topically applied) is actually super effective. It only lasts for a couple hours, although it’s insanely fast to start working.

  • @[email protected]
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    252 months ago

    Get allergy tests. Mine was allergies to pet hair, dust etc. I got a permanent fix unintentionally. Had throat cancer, the chemo and radiation damage drops the mucous creation to about 50%, so post nasal stopped being a problem. LOL

  • @Brkdncr
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    192 months ago

    Go to an ENT and determine what the problem is.

  • @Today
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    102 months ago

    Sinus rinse and flonase (the light mist one) work best for me.

  • @Num10ck
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    62 months ago

    theres a trick involving pulling on your ear and hard stroking your cheekbone.

    theres another trick where you pull out nosehairs.

    theres another where you eat spicy food.

    some people use a neti pot.

    • Scott
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      42 months ago

      If you are like me, the neti pot isn’t nearly as effective as forced water with the bottle or a sinugator

  • @[email protected]
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    32 months ago

    Phenylephrine AS Ephrine Nose Drops.

    It’s ineffective orally, but it sure as heck works up your nose. Just occasionally though, you can get dependent, making things worse in the long run.

  • Altima NEO
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    32 months ago

    Flonase worked really well for me, bit it can be very drying for some people

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    2 months ago

    Perhap remove the irritant? Maybe it’s the air quality, bedding, or fabric softener?

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    12 months ago

    A lot of water, dusting, washing your bed sheets, exercise, and watching your diet, all help a bit.

    I like to take a hot shower, cup the hot water, and blow my nose into my hands until it stops being congested.

    I also uh…picked my nose clean during this time, but I don’t recommend this.