Ok so everytime I take over-the-counter meds, like for cold and flu symptoms, even though it says they're supposed to cause drowsiness, i always get the complete opposite reaction. anyone else ever experience this?
2006-10-02 13:53:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Its because they contain pseudoephedrine, which is a stimulant. Some people are more sensitive to it than others. It don't have that reaction, but some of my friends do.
2006-10-02 13:57:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not unusual, especially if you are sensitive to other medications. Many of the OTC cold and flu preparations cause a euphoric feeling initially and some experience a sesation of elation coupled with a burst of energy and later feel the opposite (drowsiness, sleepiness).
2006-10-02 22:13:45 · answer #2 · answered by Kay L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its quite normal, if you get to hyper or experiment tachycardia then lower the dosage for example instead of taking it every 6 hours take it every 8.
its a side effect no worry, good day.
2006-10-02 22:19:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cough medicine does not make you hyper. in fact, you probably think that it does from the side-effects, which are the reactions you just stated.
2006-10-02 21:48:31 · answer #4 · answered by 234retgf 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NyQuil, is the undecided champion of the go to sleep people even if they don't need it
2006-10-02 22:08:45 · answer #5 · answered by bev 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋