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FDA panel says common over-the-counter decongestant doesn’t work
NBC ^ | 9/12/23 | Berkeley Lovelace Jr.

Posted on 09/12/2023 8:38:26 AM PDT by CFW

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To: exDemMom

Makes me think of the cough syrup with codeine that physicians insist or prescribing even though they know that it is the worst formulation on the market and does nothing for cough or pain.

Im not sure how giving the patient severe constipation is supposed to help the situation, unless the whole point of the exercise is to punish them for going to a doctor for a cough.


21 posted on 09/12/2023 8:57:46 AM PDT by gnarledmaw (Hive minded liberals worship leaders, sovereign conservatives elect servants.)
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To: 9422WMR

sudafed works for me. Will clear up a runny nose in 30 minutes.


22 posted on 09/12/2023 8:58:42 AM PDT by Ikeon (i believe in clubs for women and clubs for males. but only when kindness fails)
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To: CFW

The FDA should be subject to a class action lawsuit for approving an ineffective medication, suckering millions of Americans to waste billions of dollars on ineffective snake oil. (Snake oil being the the the FDA was ostensibly chartered to protect us against.)


23 posted on 09/12/2023 8:59:32 AM PDT by coloradan (They're not the mainstream media, they're the gaslight media. It's what they do. )
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To: CFW
Sudefed(so?) Always worked well for me. All others were Garbage..
24 posted on 09/12/2023 9:00:28 AM PDT by sit-rep
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To: exDemMom
the pseudophrine worked the best until our betters thought we didn't need it and made it behind the counter, sign your name type drug....but even that has its problems...terrible rebound effect.....

it would be better for all of us to get off as many meds as possible and try simple things, as you suggest, a hot shower, mistifier, and for me a hot cloth over your nose and eyes and inhaling chicken broth works pretty well.

25 posted on 09/12/2023 9:01:11 AM PDT by cherry
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To: sit-rep

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26 posted on 09/12/2023 9:01:31 AM PDT by sit-rep
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To: HombreSecreto

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27 posted on 09/12/2023 9:01:48 AM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear ("Equity" = "All animals are equal. Some animals are more equal than others.")
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To: gnarledmaw

“Makes me think of the cough syrup with codeine that physicians insist or prescribing even though they know that it is the worst formulation on the market and does nothing for cough or pain.”

Been awhile since I had some but the codeine stuff works for me. Don’t remember any constipation.


28 posted on 09/12/2023 9:02:28 AM PDT by nomorelurker
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To: CFW

What about the covid 19 vax...it does not seem to work either.
Everyone I know who has had covid 19 had the vaccinations and boosters.


29 posted on 09/12/2023 9:11:10 AM PDT by right way right (May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our only true hope. )
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To: sasquatch

“Antihistamines have saved my butt from bee stings more than once.”


Same here in my household. My husband had never been allergic to insect stings. However, one day he got stung by a scorpion and his throat was swelling shut by the time I got him to the hospital. I had given him two Antihistamines when he lips from started swelling. The doctor said that saved his life. Since then I always keep some on hand.


30 posted on 09/12/2023 9:12:33 AM PDT by CFW (I will not comply!)
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To: chajin

Ephedrine and pseudephedrine are vasoconstrictors, not vasodilators.


31 posted on 09/12/2023 9:14:58 AM PDT by NautiNurse (9-11 Biden was shipped off to The Island of Misfit Toys near the North Pole)
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To: CFW

It must be effective on the next Covid variant./sarc


32 posted on 09/12/2023 9:15:51 AM PDT by oil_dude
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To: CFW

I never leave the house without a pocket knife and Benadryl.
My first adverse reaction was a sting on a thumb 400 miles from home. Couldn’t flex my elbow due to the swelling. When I finally made it to a clinic, the doc tried to tell me it was an infection, not allergy. Never saw him again.


33 posted on 09/12/2023 9:22:25 AM PDT by sasquatch
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To: CFW

Works for me


34 posted on 09/12/2023 9:23:02 AM PDT by AppyPappy (Biden told Al Roker "America is back". Unfortunately, he meant back to the 1970's)
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To: NautiNurse

Is this why it should not be taken by someone with a heart condition?


35 posted on 09/12/2023 9:23:14 AM PDT by Freee-dame
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To: TexasGator

Yeah, the FDA is wrong. It is probably more accurate to say that the FDA is lying - again.


36 posted on 09/12/2023 9:29:34 AM PDT by Maelstrom (To prevent misinterpretation or abuse of the Constitution:The Bill of Rights limits government power)
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To: Maelstrom

“Yeah, the FDA is wrong. It is probably more accurate to say that the FDA is lying - again.”

What do you base that on?


37 posted on 09/12/2023 9:30:23 AM PDT by TexasGator
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To: CFW

Let the consumer decide?
OH NO!!! They can’t be trusted! Follow the “experts”!!
laff laff laff laff and laff


38 posted on 09/12/2023 9:30:55 AM PDT by Honest Nigerian
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To: Maelstrom

...and I’m probably thinking of pseudoephedrine, and therefore I AM wrong.


39 posted on 09/12/2023 9:31:16 AM PDT by Maelstrom (To prevent misinterpretation or abuse of the Constitution:The Bill of Rights limits government power)
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To: CFW

Just get the vaxx and everything will be fine. 🙄


40 posted on 09/12/2023 9:31:40 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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