Actifed Side Effects WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Actifed Side Effects
Common side effects associated with Actifed usage include: blurred vision, dry mouth, insomnia, and ringing in the ears. These side effects are not considered serious; however, you should consult with your physician if they appear to become worse or are extremely bothersome to you. Some side effects require emergency medical attention. Should you experience a fast, pounding heartrate, hallucinations, unusual bleeding, or a decrease in urination, stop using Actifed and contact your physician immediately.1
Fast Facts:
- Although rare, it is possible to be allergic to Actifed. Skin rash, itching or swelling, dizziness, or difficulty breathing are all signs of a serious allergic reaction.2
- Not everyone who uses Actifed will develop side effects, and some may experience side effects not listed here.
- Actifed is a combination of the two medications triprolidine and pseudoephedrine. It is used as an antihistamine and decongestant to relieve allergy and cold symptoms.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): Actifed Side Effects
- ↑ First DataBank (via WebMD): Actifed Oral Side Effects
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 12, 2009
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Meet our contributors and reviewers
- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Actifed Adverse Effects, Adverse Effects of Actifed, Side Effects of Actifed
- Last update: Nov. 12, 2009
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