StayAtHomeMom Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 I am wondering if anyone has had any interactions with their beta blockers and different cold medicines. I am specifically worried about Sudafed. I took some today because my stubborn cold won't let go. I feel tons better but the congestion just won't give. I feel like it will be fine to take for a day or two. But just wondering if anyone else has any history of taking these together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeganMN Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 Oddly enough, I have felt better with less symptoms when I take the Sudafed, but according to the pharmacist they are okay to take together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayAtHomeMom Posted January 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 1 hour ago, MeganMN said: Oddly enough, I have felt better with less symptoms when I take the Sudafed, but according to the pharmacist they are okay to take together. When I spoke to my old pharmacist a few years ago he told me I shouldn't take it because I have tachycardia issues and Sudafed is a stimulant so I will make it worse. Personally I don't care right now, but that comment makes me more cautious to use medication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeganMN Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 True enough, but the beta blocker is preventing the tachycardia so it seems like it would be fine. It is a vasoconstrictor and would raise BP but for most of us that is not an issue! Anyway, your mileage may vary but I have had to take it some in the last few months and it has been okay! My pharmacist said it was not an issue for short term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jklass44 Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 My doctors and my pharmacists both sometimes tell me different things... Despite that, I’ve never had any issues, but everyone is different. I feel you on the congestion that won’t give though - so annoying!! Hope you find some relief soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayAtHomeMom Posted January 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 35 minutes ago, MeganMN said: True enough, but the beta blocker is preventing the tachycardia so it seems like it would be fine. It is a vasoconstrictor and would raise BP but for most of us that is not an issue! Anyway, your mileage may vary but I have had to take it some in the last few months and it has been okay! My pharmacist said it was not an issue for short term. So probably a good thing I have not been taking my midodrine this week, due to having to take cold medicine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayAtHomeMom Posted January 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 28 minutes ago, jklass44 said: My doctors and my pharmacists both sometimes tell me different things... Despite that, I’ve never had any issues, but everyone is different. I feel you on the congestion that won’t give though - so annoying!! Hope you find some relief soon. I have noticed that too. I feel like I am almost done (we suspect the flu). So hopefully by Monday it will be gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 @StayAtHomeMom - I personally do not at all tolerate ANY decongestants - they give me tachycardia, terrible PVC's, chest pain and anxiety. I do take a strong beta blocker, it has not prevented these symptoms. I take Mucinex 600 mg for congestion and this helps me without causing problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p8d Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 I was told by my dys specialists to never take any cold medicine, period. I drink virgin hot toddies and suck cough drops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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