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Stuff the pharmacy told me doesn't work

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[-] BearOfaTime@lemm.ee 39 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

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 move 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@lemmy.world 20 points 3 weeks ago

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

[-] atomicorange@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks 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@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

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.

[-] xtr0n@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

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@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago

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

[-] Gerudo@lemm.ee 3 points 2 weeks ago

Mucinex is recommended due to it having guaifenesin, it helps loosen up the mucus.

Phenylephrine is the stuff that doesn't work, but it is usually found in Mucinex too.

[-] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago

Generic Guaifenesin syrup, ask the pharmacist. It's OTC but sometimes it's behind the counter

[-] Balthazar@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago
[-] Gerudo@lemm.ee 1 points 2 weeks ago

That study was specific to cold and flu treatments, it wasn't saying the medicines listed don't work at all for treating other issues.

[-] xtr0n@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago

Damn. I didn’t realize. I have had it recommended by a doctor for mild sinus infections along with an anti inflammatory and it seemed to help, but I must admit I didn’t check any studies. I will say that the few I did find were about coughs, which could be different

[-] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago

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.

[-] Pacattack57@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

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

[-] ExFed@lemm.ee 1 points 2 weeks 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.

[-] BCsven@lemmy.ca 28 points 2 weeks 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

[-] zer0squar3d@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 2 weeks ago
[-] dizzy@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 weeks ago

Doctors recommend this one weird trick!

[-] beercupcake@sopuli.xyz 5 points 2 weeks ago

Good job on beating cancer <3

[-] BCsven@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Meh, I had a great team of pros. They did the main cancer fighting. I just mostly laid in bed feeling tired or in the bathroom vomiting. :)

[-] jakwithoutac@feddit.uk 3 points 2 weeks ago

Seconding this - mine turned out to be an intolerance to cows milk (specifically, the casein).

[-] WorldsDumbestMan@lemmy.today 2 points 2 weeks ago

I don't know if to be hlad for you, or not.

[-] dragonfucker@lemmy.nz 0 points 2 weeks ago

Can drag get this effect by sniffing a radiation source?

[-] Brkdncr@lemmy.world 19 points 3 weeks ago

Go to an ENT and determine what the problem is.

[-] Today@lemmy.world 11 points 3 weeks ago

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

[-] Num10ck@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks 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.

[-] Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 2 weeks ago

Don't pull out nosehairs. That's a great way to get a staph infection.

[-] scottmeme@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 weeks ago

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

[-] dragonfucker@lemmy.nz 5 points 2 weeks ago

Loratadine every day, for a year.

[-] Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 2 weeks 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.

[-] MataVatnik@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

My dad used antihistamines

[-] altima_neo@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 weeks ago

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

[-] xia 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

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

[-] WorldsDumbestMan@lemmy.today 1 points 2 weeks 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.

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