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    10 infant deaths tied to cold meds  Aug 7, 2008
    Serious side effects in the very youngCold and cough medications typically contain a combination of decongestants, antihistamines and cough suppressants all of which can have serious side effects in young children, including increased blood pressure, heart rate disturbance, and depressed breathing. While these dangers are now recognized, until now no study had examined the possible role of cough and cold medications in unexplained infant deaths. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Infant Deaths Linked to Cold Meds  Aug 7, 2008
    Cold and cough medications typically contain a combination of decongestants, antihistamines and cough suppressants -- all of which can have serious side effects in young children, including increased blood pressure, heart rate disturbance, and depressed breathing. While these dangers are now recognized, until now no study had examined the possible role of cough and cold medications in unexplained infant deaths. (Newsmax)

    Your Health This Week  Jul 15, 2008
    Decongestants before flying don't seem to help. Doctors disagree about whether a recent ear infection is reason to postpone a trip. (Slate)

    Hard to swallow? The truth about toddlers' cough medicines  Apr 1, 2008
    Other compounds suppressants, expectorants and decongestants have different actions ... Decongestants, found in some cough medicines, include pseudoephedrine and phenylpropanolamine ... The medicines contain decongestants, cough suppressants, expectorants and antihistamines. (Independent)

    The Real Skinny On Nutrition Myths  Mar 22, 2008
    And most obstetricians will give you the green light when it comes to certain cough syrups, decongestants, antihistamines, and nasal sprays. So, if you're coughing and stuffed up, don't continue to suffer. (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)

    A boost...but at a cost?  Mar 8, 2008
    According to an article in the Associated Press, Dr. Michael Hirt, a California physician, is more worried about the smaller number of drinks that contain the drug ephedrine, a stimulant occasionally used in energy drinks that is also included in decongestants. Combined with caffeine, he says, ephedrine has been proven to cause deadly heart problems. (Andalusia Star News, AL)

    Journal SLEEP: Children with OSA have abnormal respiratory-related evoked potentials  Mar 2, 2008
    This includes cough medicines and decongestants. It is important to make sure that your child gets enough sleep and sleeps well. (EurekAlert!)

    Crystal meth: A menace that's crystal clear  Feb 18, 2008
    Crystal meth is a type of amphetamine, made from pseudo-ephedrine, an active ingredient in decongestants, and is smoked or injected. The Japanese and Germans used it during the Second World War to increase stamina, and Hitler is said to have injected it daily. (Telegraph.co.uk)

    Salt Water Spray Cures Children's Colds  Jan 22, 2008
    Some of the children were given standard treatments such as nasal decongestants ... Fewer children in the saline group had to use fever-reducing drugs, nasal decongestants and mucus-dissolving medications or antibiotics, the researchers said. (Newsmax)

    Busts challenge meth's reach  Jan 20, 2008
    The men, authorities allege, were set up to "cook" small amounts of a controlled drug, methamphetamine, from a toxic mix of chemical solvents and pseudoephedrine, the active ingredient in some over-the-counter decongestants. Chartier and Almada, arraigned separately in Natick District Court, have pleaded not guilty to charges of possession of and intent to distribute methamphetamine. (Boston Globe)

    FDA to Parents: Do Not Give Tots Cough and Cold Meds  Jan 19, 2008
    The Food and Drug Administration this week issued a stern health advisory once again warning parents not to give babies under two years of age over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medicine because of potentially "serious and life-threatening side effects." This includes decongestants, expectorants, antihistamines and antitussives (cough suppressants) that you can pick up at pharmacies and supermarkets, including Wyeth's Robitussin, Novartis, AG's Triaminic and Johnson & Johnson's Tylenol Plus... (Scientific American)

    FDA: No OTC cough syrup for little ones  Jan 18, 2008
    The advisory cited decongestants, expectorants, antihistamines and antitussives, or cough suppressants ... And in 2007, the FDA completed a review that found there were 54 reported child deaths from decongestants and 69 from antihistamines from 1969 and fall 2006. (CNN)

    A Cold Winter for Kids' Drugs  Dec 29, 2007
    Doling out too much cough medicine can be fatal: From 1969 through 2006, the FDA received 54 reports of deaths with decongestants and 69 reports of deaths with antihistamines. One such death occurred in October, 2001, in Illinois, when Dimitria Alvarez found her infant son dead in his crib. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)

    Decongestant in OTC Cold Remedies Effective: FDA Panel  Dec 18, 2007
    On the academics' side, according to the AP, was drug maker Schering-Plough, which had decided not to reformulate its Claritin line of decongestants, which contain pseudoephedrine ... Hendeles had led the review, which was published in the July 2006 issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, and he had petitioned the FDA to boost the maximum allowable dose of phenylephrine in oral decongestants to 25 milligrams, which he believes may be more effective ... "The main problem with... (MEDLINEplus)

    Balloon procedure clearing sinusitis  Dec 12, 2007
    Often the immune system will knock out sinusitis while steam, fluids and over-the-counter decongestants and pain relievers can ease symptoms. But it may be time to call a specialist if there s no improvement, symptoms worsen or you have a persistent fever, thick mucus discharge or nose bleeds. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Cold drugs for kids under 6 not advised  Oct 21, 2007
    Cold drugs for kids under 6 not advised / Hundreds of common remedies could be ineffective or unsafe, FDA committee concludes. " The vote against use by children younger than 6, and an earlier vote that the products should be banned for those younger than 2, are likely to have a significant impact on dozens of products that have been mainstays for millions of parents. Americans spend more than $300 million a year on such products, marketed under well-known brands such as Robitussin, Dimetapp and... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Some cold medicine questions, answers  Oct 15, 2007
    The decongestants in the medicines pose the greatest risks and are especially concentrated in infant medicines. There are certain babies who might be very sensitive to these types of medications. (Journal and Courier)

    A lot of grunt work  Aug 27, 2007
    "It reminded me of movies that I love from the '70s like Shampoo or Blume in Love, where they are adult sex comedies," he says in his trailer between scenes, decongestants and tissues at the ready. "I hate to say that because I'm already going to combat that kind of very easy tag people will have for the show. I'm sure there's going to be people calling it Triple X Files and all that. "But when I say adult," he continues, "I mean more like a grown-up view of life, family and the kind of stuff,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Chairside: When A Dry Mouth Is a Health Problem  Aug 22, 2007
    Dry mouth is often a side effect from the use of antihistamines, decongestants, diuretics, painkillers, muscle relaxants, anti-hypertensives, inhalers and antidepressants. Radiation treatment in the neck and facial area can also damage salivary gland function, leading to dry mouth. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)

    Blood pressure: Winning numbers  Aug 15, 2007
    Some medications and supplements, including various pain relievers, antidepressants, decongestants and certain herbal supplements (ginseng and Saint-John's-wort) may increase blood pressure. Tell your doctor about all medications and supplements you take. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Community Voice  May 31, 2007
    Nasal strips such as 'Breathe Right' might provide some relief or talk to your doctor about using nasal decongestants or antihistamines. Savvy Resource: For more information, the American Sleep Apnea Association offers a wide variety of free publications that are very helpful and a national directory of apnea support groups. (Marshall County Journal, SD)

    Walter Schirra Jr., an original astronaut, dies at 84  May 4, 2007
    They took decongestants and returned without bursting their eardrums, as NASA had feared might happen. Schirra's. (International Herald Tribune)

    Weight-loss drugs  May 3, 2007
    Meridia should not be used by people with cardiac risk factors and those who use bronchodilators, take decongestants or use MAO inhibitors or SSRI's for depression. A number of products called sympathomimetics are approved for short-term use. (The Daily Reflector)

    Sinusitis Treatment Utilizes Balloon Catheter Device In Minimally Invasive Procedure  Apr 20, 2007
    Patients are treated with antibiotics, decongestants or steroid-containing nasal sprays, but about a quarter of them do not respond to these treatments. More than 350,000 Americans undergo surgery each year for treatment of this problem. (Science Daily)

    Baseball's bane  Apr 16, 2007
    They were developed in the late 1800s and have been most commonly used in decongestants and appetite suppressants. Before Congress made most stimulants illegal without a prescription in 1970, they were popular among truck drivers and college students who used them to stay awake. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Woman receives new liver and new life  Apr 8, 2007
    She can t drink any alcohol, take decongestants, drink grapefruit juice or eat raw shellfish or rare meat. If she s around people who are sick she wears a mask, but she s alive and doing well. (Crystal River Citrus County Chronicle, FL)

    The Time of the (Allergy) Season  Mar 30, 2007
    The next type of over-the-counter treatment recommended for seasonal allergy sufferers is nasal decongestants. Decongestants make blood vessels narrow, which reduces the blood flow to the mucous membranes that line the inside of the nose. (Fox News)

    Crying for relief: Dry spell adds to headache  Mar 28, 2007
    For a stuffy nose, oral decongestants with pseudoephedrine work well, but Marshall said they should be taken early in the day because they can keep people awake. And people with high blood pressure or heart disease should check with their doctor before taking this medicine. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Allergies leave many itchy, sneezy, wheezy  Mar 22, 2007
    To relieve symptoms, use decongestants and antihistamines, nasal sprays, eye drops and creams ... TOPICAL AND ORAL DECONGESTANTS ... Oral decongestants (such as pseudoephedrine) reduce nasal blood flow and may improve sinus pressure/headaches. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Cold medicine can hurt younger kids  Mar 21, 2007
    Decongestants, for example, are stimulants that can raise the heart rate and cause insomnia, loss of appetite or irritability, says Dr. Joel Steinberg, professor of pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Antihistamines, often found in cold medicines, can cause drowsiness, but children can also have a paradoxical reaction and become hyper, says Dr. Maria Fisher, an Arlington, Texas, pediatrician. (Orlando Sentinel)

    Regulators Examine Safety of Children's Cold Drugs After Doctor Complaints  Mar 5, 2007
    The FDA said the review has been under way since last year and is focusing on common decongestants, antihistamines and expectorants. The agency may conclude its examination in several months. (Bloomberg -- Canada)

    Cugh, cold medications can kill young children  Mar 3, 2007
    Cough and cold medications that contain nasal decongestants, antihistamines, cough suppressants, and expectorants commonly are used alone or in combination in attempts to temporarily relieve symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection in children aged <2 years ... Because of this act, pseudoephedrine has been removed as an ingredient in many cough and cold medications and replaced with other nasal decongestants ... As an alternative to pseudoephedrine and other nasal decongestants, caregivers... (Food Consumer)

    FDA to test safety of kid's medicines  Mar 3, 2007
    The CDC study cited cough and cold medicines that contain nasal decongestants, antihistamines and cough suppressants, among other remedies ... The FDA said it would look at the safety and effectiveness of decongestants, antihistamines, cough suppressants and expectorants on children 6 and under ... "Current FDA assessment of the safety and efficacy of approved children's over-the-counter antitussives, expectorants, nasal decongestants, antihistamines, and combination cough cold products is based... (Chicago Tribune)

    State official: Meth manufacturing down, personal use up  Feb 24, 2007
    Pseudoephedrine and ephedrine are used mainly in decongestants, such as Claritin D, Nyquil and Sudafed. An individual customer may not buy more than two packages of medicine containing pseudoephedrine or ephedrine as an active ingredient. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Second Death Linked To Tainted Peanut Butter  Feb 23, 2007
    "They gave me prescriptions for antibiotics, and decongestants for my lungs which did not help at all, since I did not have a sinus infection," she said. Patricia of Spirit Lake, Fla. (Consumer Affairs)

    Drug Cocktails Sneaky, Deadly  Feb 20, 2007
    Other possible interactions people should be aware of include decongestants ... Decongestants also increase serotonin, which could be problematic for those on drugs called SSRIs, such as Prozac or Zoloft. (The Ledger)

    Drug-mixing deaths rise  Feb 18, 2007
    Pocatello Idaho State Journal. But coming on the same day last week, they illustrated a deadly, growing problem with prescription and over-the-counter medications. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Deaths up as more mix drugs  Feb 17, 2007
    Decongestants also increase serotonin, which could be problematic for those on SSRIs like Prozac or Zoloft. Mixing SSRIs with a decongestant can cause flulike symptoms, which can lead to death, Brown said. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)

    Cold comfort: Drugs that help  Feb 6, 2007
    Topical decongestants: Afrin, Neo-Synephrine, Vicks Sinex all oxymetazoline ... Oral decongestants: Dimetapp; Drixoral; PediaRelief; Sudafed; Triaminic all pseudophedrine. (Mail Tribune, OR)

    Diabetics should check cold products for sugar  Jan 26, 2007
    The point is that many cold medicines contain decongestants that can raise your blood pressure ... "Always check the label of over-the-counter medicines before you buy them to see if they have sugar. Decongestants and some products for treating colds raise blood sugar levels. "Decongestants to clear your stuffy nose, and cough syrups, can make your blood glucose (sugar) go up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Cold, Cough Medicines Can Be Deadly for Babies  Jan 13, 2007
    which is commonly used in over-the-counter nasal decongestants, is part of a class of drugs known as. Sympathomimetics mimic a stimulated sympathetic nervous system. (Fox News)

    Drug Linked To Increase In Brain Hemorrhage Cases  Jan 10, 2007
    The rate of brain hemorrhages associated with blood thinning drugs quintupled during the 1990s, according to a study published in the January 9, 2007, issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology. In people over age 80, the rate increased more than tenfold. (Science Daily)

    Sleep good for your health  Nov 9, 2006
    " It goes on to explain REM sleep, which generally happens within the first 90 minutes of falling asleep, and the four stages of non-REM sleep, when sleeping becomes deeper and brain waves slow down. There are all sorts of things prohibiting sleep that people don't even think about, aside from the caffeine in coffee, soft drinks or tea. Things like nicotine, certain pain relievers and decongestants. Surprisingly, alcohol can also be problematic despite the fact that it's a sedative. Alcohol... (Echo Online, MI)

    Parents warned on cold remedies  Oct 27, 2006
    Though Sharfstein and the doctors did not list brand names, they said the drugs typically include combinations of antihistamines, cough suppressants and decongestants ... "Decongestants can cause blood vessels to get smaller and constrict, and can lead to side effects of increasing heart rate and blood pressure," she said ... In some cases, antihistamines and decongestants cause young children to have visions of bugs or spiders crawling on them, she said. (SunSpot.net)

    AVRMC celebrates emergency, respiratory care  Oct 25, 2006
    Antihistamines, decongestants and nasal steroids are designed to minimize symptoms for people with seasonal asthma. People who have allergic asthma may need medications to treat the underlying inflammation causing the condition and rescue medications to help relieve symptoms during an asthma attack. (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)

    Clogged Sinuses? Sign In, Please  Oct 16, 2006
    Or it may be that customers are put off by a new law that requires them to show a photo ID and sign a logbook before purchasing products that contain pseudoephedrine, the key ingredient in many popular nasal decongestants ... The law, part of the federal Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act and included in the anti-terrorist Patriot Act, is designed to keep popular nasal decongestants available without a prescription, while curbing their use to make illegal drugs. (FOX61, CT)

    Fitness And Childhood IQ Indicators Of Cognitive Ability In Old Age  Oct 13, 2006
    (January 8, 2002) -- The use of serotonin-enhancing drugs including some newer antidepressants, antimigraine agents, decongestants, diet pills, amphetamines, and the popular drug of abuse 'ecstasy' can precipitate. . (Science Daily)

    7 Dangerous Drug Mistakes  Oct 3, 2006
    If you have elevated blood pressure, even if you're on medication to control the pressure, you should not take over-the-counter oral nasal decongestants without talking first to your pharmacist or doctor, Grissinger says. The preparations can raise your pressure. (Fox News)

    Cold, flu remedies by the spoonful  Sep 27, 2006
    Antihistamines, for instance, block the action of a substance that causes sneezing and runny nose, but they can make you sleepy, and decongestants such as pseudoephedrine, which shrink blood vessels in the nasal passages and unblock stuffy noses, can cause a rapid heart rate. Herbal remedies, such as echinacea, have not been found effective, and studies on zinc as a cold treatment have conflicting results. (USA Today)

    Our 'pop a pill' culture can have toxic effects  Sep 26, 2006
    These include painkillers, antacids, laxatives, decongestants, sleep medications and more. Added to that are the 60 million Americans who use nearly $4 billion annually in herbal supplements, including capsules, extracts, tablets and teas, according to the March of Dimes, whose interest stems from the effects such supplements might have on fetuses and infants. (Newsday -- Health)

    SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET  Aug 18, 2006
    DECONGESTANT (Bowman, SHNS) _ Pharmacists at the University of Florida are warning that a popular new ingredient in over-the-counter decongestants is likely to be ineffective at the dose approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration. 500. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    More of this story  Jul 13, 2006
    Anti-meth law restricts decongestants ... Pseudoephedrine is one of two decongestants commonly used by people with colds or allergies to open up sinuses ... Products now available only by prescription include Sudafed, Claritin D, Drixoral, and PediaCare decongestants as well as some drugs that include pseudoephedrine in a combination, such as versions of Aleve, Ibuprofen and Motrin. (Lebanon Express, OR)

    Alpha-lipoic acid, grape seed for blood vessels  Jun 27, 2006
    Decongestants come in the form of nasal sprays like Afrin or tablets like Sudafed, which contain pseudoephedrine, and both should be OK to take with the Ambien. Check with your doctor to be completely sure these are right for you. (Newsday -- Health)

    Extra-strength rules  Jun 24, 2006
    Wine said he's helping customers with verbal reminders that they can always go to their doctor and get prescriptions for the decongestants with pseudoephedrine ... Mark Ottis of Ashland Drug said he's allowed stocks of pseudoephedrine-based decongestants to dwindle and, even though a customer is allowed to buy 120 pills a day under current law, no one is trying. (Mail Tribune, OR)

    New sinus treatment offered in Butte  Jun 16, 2006
    Sinusitis is typically treated with medications such as antibiotics, decongestants, antihistamines or nasal steroids but some patients fail to respond well to treatment. After suffering with chronic sinus problems for an extended period of time, surgery becomes a treatment option. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Air travel poses health challenges  Jun 13, 2006
    Unless you have a problem that prohibits their use, decongestants are best. Intestinal gas. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)

    Aspirin + Cholesterol Drugs + Blood Pressure Drugs = Less Severe Strokes  May 12, 2006
    Posted: May 11, 2006. Taking the triple therapy of aspirin, cholesterol drugs, and blood pressure drugs to prevent stroke also reduces stroke severity if one occurs, according to a new study published in the April 25, 2006, issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology. (Science Daily)

    Sleep Aids Have U.S. Ignoring Real Issues  Apr 19, 2006
    They include corticosteroids, decongestants, diuretics, anticonvulsants, antihypertensives, bronchodilators, MAO inhibitors, thyroid hormone, theophylline, beta blockers and stimulants for the central nervous system. Recreational drugs can also be a problem. (The Ledger)

    Researchers now able to look deep into heart to view triggers of a heart's beat  Apr 18, 2006
    "One of the dyes in particular exhibited excitation at wavelengths far into the red region of the spectrum, wavelengths significantly longer than the other dyes. Since longer wavelengths of light can penetrate farther into tissue, this dye can image the electrical activity of cells deeper inside the heart, noted Dr. Ernst, senior research scientist at Carnegie Mellon's MBIC. Using animal models, the researchers have been interested in understanding what mechanisms influence long QT intervals,... (EurekAlert!)

    A balloon fix for sinus misery?  Apr 12, 2006
    Patients repeatedly try antibiotics, decongestants or steroid-containing nasal sprays, but about a quarter are thought to get inadequate relief. INTERACTIVE. (MSNBC -- Health)

    ACHOO! Allergies flare as pollen peaks  Mar 10, 2006
    Also, heart patients need to be careful with decongestants, which can act as stimulants and increase blood pressure, said Dr. Santiago Martinez, a Florida Hospital allergist. He said patients often benefit from a full checkup with a physician and skin testing so they can devise a good plan for controlling the problem. (Orlando Sentinel)

    A blind spot for bronchitis  Feb 20, 2006
    And the new cough guidelines say decongestants and old-fashioned sedating antihistamines often help. Phillips has another idea for doctors: Stop using the B-word. (USA Today -- Health)

    Nationwide alert over deadly crystal meth hitting UK streets  Jan 15, 2006
    Originally used in nasal decongestants and bronchial inhalers, meth was developed early this century from amphetamine as an appetite suppressant. From battle to the street: the uses of meth. (The Independent, UK)


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