Can Coricidin Cause Diabetes?
don't miss them. I take coricidin when it's bad - and ... "Seeker - it's well known that we with ADHD often get opposite reaction to stimulants and depressants. Take kids with ADHD - they take stims - and become slower moving and they tend to react with less energy. The zombie effect is what some call it. I call it slowing down to smell the roses and do your homework! LOL! but I digress... My family has a oversensitivity to pseudo ephedrine as well. Might be an ADHD thing - when they take it instead of drowsiness (which is normal) - they get hyper read more... to the nth degree. Like on triple espressos - my kid sis is the worst she is like me when on cold meds! Very funny if it wasn't scary too. I get shaky hands when taking - but I can't take them with my current meds and don't miss them. I take coricidin when it's bad - and flonase for the rest of the time - just skirt it altogether. Coffee for us is often a relaxant. I dont get jitters when drinking oodles of coffee - in fact I find my sleep more restful if I've had a cuppa or a jillion before naptime. Alcohol - if you have the addict gene then it's like candy to a diabetic. It affects endorphin receptors - basically tiring them out and making them require more and more connections to them to get the same happy feeling. If you don't have the gene - you can still get that effect but takes a lifetime to do it. I'm sure you get the whole range of love/hate with alcohol with us as with the general populations - though how much research has been done with alcohol and ADHD is unknown to me.The gene is on my dad's side for the addiction - but I was saved by a touchy tummy that would have sent me to an early grave if I had kept imbibing. Glad for that!!" Continue reading >>
Cold Medications For Diabetics
I've acquired a miserable cold with head and chest congestion along with sneezing, coughing and a runny "doze"! Tis the season... or nearly the season... I suppose... This is my first real lulu of a cold since being diagnosed diabetic... and I hope it's the last... Dream on, Cheri... I thought I'd share with you what the pharmacist told me today: Do not take things like hot cold medications, non-sugar-free cough syrups. In larger pharmacies there are sugar-free expectorant cough syrups available and they will order the same in for me upon request. If you have high blood pressure and or diabetes: Do not take any pill, tablet or capsual form of decongestants. They all raise both blood pressure and blood gulcose levels. Diabetics can use nasal sprays quite safely, though, apparently... according to the pharmacist... I HATE nasal sprays or anything else that has to be taken into my body THAT way!!! LOL! Grrr.... So I said to Daryl, our pharmacist, "Other than nasal sprays, sugar-free cough syrups, and homemade chicken soup there isn't anything else that I can do for this wretched cold." He said, "NO!" I did try one experiment this afternoon, though. I made a hot lemon drink with real juice from real lemons and added a packet of "Equal" sugar substitute to it! This really helped to stop this wretched coughing quite a bit. I try it again before I go to bed tonight. We diabetics can take sugar-free cought syrups, but watch out for the sugar-alcohol levels in them, nasal sprays, chicken soup, low sodium of course, and hot lemon drinks made with real lemons and quality sugar subsitutes. I sure hope that this helps some of you... Continue reading >>
Just Rx - Coricidin Hbp Cold & Flu
acetaminophen-chlorpheniramine(a SEET a MIN oh fen and KLOR fen IR a meen) Drug Type:upper respiratory combinations Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.Acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine is a combination medicine used to treat headache, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and pain or fever caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.Acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. What is the most important information I should know about acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine? Ask a doctor before taking medicine that contains acetaminophen if you have ever had liver disease, or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day. Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death. In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction. Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, allergy, pain, or sleep medication. Acetaminophen (sometimes abbreviated as APAP) is contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much acetaminophen which can lead to a fatal overdose. Check the label to see if a medicine contains acetaminophen or APAP. Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage while taking acetaminophen. What is acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine? Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. Chlorpheniramine is an a Continue reading >>
What Cold Medications Are Safe For My Heart?
It’s the cold and flu season here in St. Louis. That means the beds in my hospital are filling up with people who have upper respiratory infections of one kind or another and have developed complications. Not uncommonly, the skeptical cardiologist is asked to consult on one of his heart patients who has developed worsening heart failure or atrial fibrillation as a consequence of the pulmonary issues. In the office it seems like every other patient has recently had a flu-like illness and is still dealing with lingering symptoms, most commonly a persistent cough. At this time of year I get a lot of questions from patients which come down to “What over the counter medication can I take for my cold/flu/cough symptoms that is safe for my heart?” My answer prior to writing this post has always been “Take anything that does not contain pseudoephedrine.” Pseudoephedrine (brand name Sudafed)is a decongestant, so often OTC cold meds that contain it will add a D to the title. It is a sympathomimetic drug meaning that it stimulates the part of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for “flight and fight” activation. This system kicks in the heart rate goes up, the blood pressure goes up and the heart beats stronger. Blood vessels constrict to nasal passages, thereby reducing fluid build up and resulting in the decongestant properties of the drug. You won’t find it on the shelves in your local pharmacy because methamphetamine can be produced from it. Laws vary from state to state but at a minimum you will have to present your driver’s license and you will be allowed to purchase a limited amount from the pharmacist. A related drug, phenylpropanolamine,(which was used in OTC cold remedies and for weight loss) was removed from the market in 2000 after the FD Continue reading >>
What Can Diabetic's Take For A Head Cold?
What can diabetic's take for a head cold? My husband is T2 and has a history of heart disease. We have diabetic-tussin in the house but what is there other than that? He can't take anything with... show more My husband is T2 and has a history of heart disease. We have diabetic-tussin in the house but what is there other than that? He can't take anything with pseudo ephedrine in it because of his heart... Thanks Gary. I'm not a moron. I should have gone to Diabetesdaily.com instead of here. At least they don't treat you like a kid. You really... show more Thanks Gary. I'm not a moron. I should have gone to Diabetesdaily.com instead of here. At least they don't treat you like a kid. You really don't think I know this already? Is it so terrible that I was reaching out to other diabetics to see what they use? Apparently you don't use anything becaue you DIDN'T answer my question. There is an over-the-counter medication called Coricidin HBP, a mild cold medicine for those with high blood pressure and other cardivascular issues. I can't say it gave me much relief, but it's an option. Continue reading >>
Coricidin Hbp And Diabetes
Can I take Coricidin HBP? I am diabetic, have high blood pressure and have glaucoma? ... is 61 years old...has a paternal diabetic history, who also has HBP which is controlled by Natrilix SR ...Is Centrum 50+ suitable for a diabetic? My husband has been recently (actually on Christmas Day ... I would like to know if thise daily diet would be safe for a type 2 diabetic weight 300 lbs. Meal 1 ... of hot sauce, since it added a negligible amount of extra sugar or fat) (Female, age 46, with HBP) ... meds with the conditions that I have. Would Coricidin or Diabetic Tussin be okay to take for the cough ...I am a hypertensive diabetic with asthma & a history of chronic bronchitis. I ve also had pneumonia ... I fasted than ate something I took my blood sugar recently it was 25. is this bad ? I m a diabetic and high blood pressure, also had asthma attack yesterday for first time in years I have sold and tight chest congestion along with a severe cough. Should I take coricidin chest ... How to treat diabetes and HBP homeopathically? Hi,i m 41 yrs old residing at virar and working in semigovt as engineer also diabatic now 135 and 98 and BP 120/80 ,also addict of tabaco 4to 5 times in a day ,yesterday i meet famous homeopathist according after my history studied by thei them i... i have type 2 diabetes take metformin statin and ramipril. I have a very persistent cough which .... Is there another hbp medication that does not have this chronic cough association? ... HELLO I HAVE SEVERE ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS ALSO MY NECK AND SPINE PLUS RIBS HAVE FUSED I AM DIABETIC I HAVE HBP AND OSTEOARTHRITIS BOTH HIPS NEED REPLACEING I HAVE AM SHORT OF BREATH DUE TO MY RIBS ... a very complicated body, weighing 350 lbs., have diabetes and complications of HBP, delicate kidneys ... was always flo Continue reading >>
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Coricidin Hbp Cold & Flu
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High Blood Pressure And Diabetic Patients
What to look for in over the counter (OTC) medications and how to read the labels Shop for OTC medications based on your symptoms and health conditions. To start, read the label, which provides the active & inactive ingredients, uses, warnings, directions and other information. Most pharmacies designate a medication section to Diabetic and High Blood Pressure patients. Listed below are a few medications that are safe for patients with diabetes and high blood pressure. Diabetic Patients Symptoms: Congestion What to look for: Decongestant; pseudoephedrine (Sudafed), phenylpropalamie, phenylephrine Symptoms: Cough What to look for: Cough Suppressant; dextromethorphan (Delsym, Diabetic-Tussin){includes acetaminophen & diphenhydramine} Symptoms: Itchy eyes/ Running nose What to look for: Antihistamine; Less sedating: certirizine (Zyrtec), loratadine (Claritin) More sedating: chlorpheniramine (Chlortrimeton), diphnhydramine (Benadryl) Symptoms: Fever/ and or Pain What to look for: Analgesic; acetaminophen (Tylenol), aspirin Symptoms: Mucus in respiratory tract What to look for: Expectorant; guaifenesin (Mucinex, Robitussin) High Blood Pressure Patients Symptoms: Chest congestion & Cough What to look for: Cough Suppressant & Expectorant; dextromethorphan hydrobromide and guaifenesin (Coricidin HBP Chest Congestion & Cough) Symptoms: Running nose, sneezing, fever, body aches & pains What to look for: Pain reliever/ Fever reducer & Antihistamine; acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine maleate (Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu) Symptoms: Fever, cough, running nose and body aches, pains & headache What to look for: Pain reliever/ fever reducer, Antihistamine & Cough suppressant; acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, and dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Coricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu) Continue reading >>
Cold/flu Medications
Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please,join our community todayto contribute and support the site. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. I'm starting to feel the telltale signs of a cold or flu coming on. If this turns out to be what has knocked my husband flat on his back the last 4 days, it's gonna be a doozy. He's been taking Neo-Citron at night, which at least lets him sleep. Which has gotten me thinking -- what (if anything) do other people take when they're sick?? Is there anything diabetics can take? I've pretty much stuck to Sugar-free Halls throat lozanges, but if there are other options I'd love to know! To be honest, I don't avoid any OTC meds at all... whatever fits my symptoms and/or is on sale is what I go for. :wink: I just got over a bad cold and I didn't even bother with the sugar-free lozenges. When I'm sick, my levels are high and a few of those better-tasting sugary ones didn't do me any harm. :smile: I take Aleve cold/flu or even Tylenol cold/flu, the 1 a day pill. I have never noticed a higher reading because of this, but that just me. It cuts my symptoms and the high reading I will have, due to the cold that's trying to enter my body. Do you get a product called Echinaforce there? It's an extract from Echinacea Purpurea bulbs, it works like a bomb to boost your immune system and overcome colds/flu. It's herbal and very healthy. Do you get a product called Echinaforce there? It's an extract from Echinacea Purpurea bulbs, it works like a bomb to boost your immune system and overcome colds/flu. It's herbal and very healthy. I've never heard of it... Anyone else in Canada know? I can no longer take any medications in liquid form because they raise my blood sugar. When I have a cold, I prefer to take Dayquil Continue reading >>
Coricidin, Coricidin Hbp Cold & Flu (acetaminophen And Chlorpheniramine) Drug Side Effects, Interactions, And Medication Information On Emedicinehealth.
What is acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine (Coricidin, Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu)? Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine is a combination medicine used to treat headache , runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and pain or fever caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. Acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. What are the possible side effects of acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine (Coricidin, Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu)? Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using the medicine and call your doctor at once if you have: confusion, severe dizziness or drowsiness; flu symptoms, easy bruising, unusual bleeding , pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath; or nausea, pain in your upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. What is the most important information I should know about acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine (Coricidin, Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu)? Ask a doctor before taking medicine that contains acetaminophen if you have ever had liver disease, or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day. Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage y Continue reading >>
Are Over-the-counter Cold Remedies Safe For People Who Have High Blood Pressure?
Over-the-counter cold remedies aren't off-limits if you have high blood pressure, but it's important to make careful choices. Among over-the-counter cold remedies, decongestants cause the most concern for people who have high blood pressure. Decongestants relieve nasal stuffiness by narrowing blood vessels and reducing swelling in the nose. This narrowing can affect other blood vessels as well, which can increase blood pressure. To keep your blood pressure in check, avoid over-the-counter decongestants and multisymptom cold remedies that contain decongestants — such as pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, phenylephrine, naphazoline and oxymetazoline. Instead: Choose a cold medication designed for people who have high blood pressure. Some cold medications, such as Coricidin HBP, don't contain decongestants. However, these medications may contain other powerful drugs, such as dextromethorphan, that can be dangerous if you take too much. Follow the dosing instructions carefully. Take a pain reliever. To relieve a fever, sore throat or headache or body aches, try aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). Use saline nasal spray. To relieve nasal congestion, try saline nasal spray. The spray can help flush your sinuses. Soothe your throat. To relieve a sore or scratchy throat, gargle with warm salt water or drink warm water with lemon juice and honey. Drink plenty of fluids. Water, juice, tea and soup can help clear your lungs of phlegm and mucus. Increase the humidity in your home. Use a cool-mist humidifier or vaporizer to moisten the air, which may ease congestion and coughing. Get plenty of rest. If you're not feeling well, take it easy. Call your doctor if your signs and symptoms get worse instead of better or last more than 10 days. Continue reading >>
Compare Coricidin Hbp Cough And Cold Vs Delsym - Iodine.com
CompareCoricidin Hbp Cough And Cold vs. Delsym Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more. Coricidin Hbp Cough And Cold (Chlorpheniramine / Dextromethorphan) is a good option to relieve cold symptoms for people with high blood pressure, but it doesn't help with nasal congestion. Delsym (Dextromethorphan) is a good option for treating dry cough. It's not safe to take with MAO inhibitors though. 3.3/ 5 average rating with 127 reviewsforDelsym Coricidin Hbp Cough And Cold (Chlorpheniramine / Dextromethorphan) is a combination medicine that relieves multiple cold symptoms. It's good to use if you have watery eyes, a cough, and a runny nose. Good option for people with high blood pressure since it doesn't contain ingredients that'll raise your blood pressure. The cough medicine (dextromethorphan) works well and has very few side effects. The antihistamine (chlorpheniramine) can help you sleep. Available in drugstores either by itself or in combination with other medications to treat cold and allergy symptoms. Some products relieve cough for up to 12 hours. If you don't need both of the medications in this combination, you're taking extra medicine and might have extra side effects for no reason. Chlorpheniramine, the antihistamine, can make you dizzy and drowsy. It could increase the risk of falls for elderly people. Can't take dextromethorphan if you're taking MAO inhibitors (drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease, depression, and other emotional conditions). If taken together, they will cause dangerously high blood pressure levels. If you're taking this in combination with other cold and allergy medications, you should read labels closely to make sure you're not accidentally taking too much of a single ingredient. Continue reading >>
Are Cough And Cold Products Safe For People With Diabetes?
It's that time of year again. Stuffy noses, scratchy throats, upset tummies, and splitting headaches can send even the most stoic among us to the local drugstore for a magic pill to take away the pain. The fluorescent aisles of brightly colored bottles promising fast relief can seem daunting. Are all over-the-counter cold and flu meds safe for people with diabetes? Many over-the-counter cough, cold, and flu remedies list diabetes as an underlying condition that may indicate you should leave the medication on the shelf. The warnings are clear: "Ask a doctor before use if you have: heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes." Unfortunately, your doctor is not along for the trip to the pharmacy. Most experts agree that most people with diabetes can feel free to select whatever over-the-counter (OTC) product works best for them, so long as the medication is taken as directed. At the same time, everyone is different so it's important to shop smartly to ensure a quick and safe recovery from this season's infections. Because illness causes your body to release stress hormones that naturally raise blood glucose, you'll want to be sure that over-the-counter medications won't increase blood glucose levels, too. Ask the Pharmacist Don't just wander around the drugstore dazed and confused. "When making these choices, this is a time to utilize a pharmacist…This is what they are trained for…Tell the pharmacist all your symptoms, what other medicines you are taking,” says Jerry Meece, RPh, FACA, CDE, director of clinical services at the Plaza Pharmacy and Wellness Center in Gainesville, Texas." Meter/Monitor Accuracy There's been concern that certain OTC medications can cause false blood glucose readings. "Ten years ago, as companies were changing the process by which they mon Continue reading >>
Coricidin Hbp Chest Congestion And Cough (dextromethorphan Hydrobromide/guaifenesin) Dose, Indications, Adverse Effects, Interactions... From Pdr.net
Oral non-opioid antitussive and expectorant combination Used to quiet cough and induce expectoration Alka-Seltzer Plus Max Cough, Mucus & Congestion, Alka-Seltzer Plus Mucus and Congestion, AllFen DM, Altarussin DM, Aquatab DM, Bidex-DMI, Cheracol D, Congesta DM, Coricidin HBP Chest Congetion and Cough, Delsym Children's Cough + Chest Congestion DM, Delsym Cough + Chest Congestion DM, Diabetic Tussin DM, Duraganidin DM, G-Bid DM TR, Gani-Tuss DM NR, Genatuss DM, Guai-Dex, Guiatuss DM, Humibid CS, Iophen DM-NR, Mucinex Children's Cough, Mucinex Children's Cough Mini-Melts, Mucinex DM, Mucinex Fast-Max DM Max, Mucus Children's Cough, Mucus Relief DM, MucusRelief DM, Naldecon, Nalspan Senior DX, Orgadin-Tuss DM, PediaCare Cough & Congestion, Pulexn DM, Q-Tussin DM, Robafen DM, Robafen DM Clear, Robafen DM Max, Robitussin Adult Peak Cold, Robitussin Cough and Congestion, Robitussin DM, Scot-Tussin Senior, Siltussin DM DAS, Siltussin-DM, Siltussin-DM Diabetic DAS-Na, Siltussin-DM Diabetic DAS-Na Maximum Strength, Triaminic Cough & Congestion, Tussi-Bid, Tussi-Organidin DM NR, Tussidin DM NR, Vicks DayQuil Mucus Control DM, Z-Cof LAX, Zotex DMX Alka-Seltzer Plus Max Cough, Mucus & Congestion/Alka-Seltzer Plus Mucus and Congestion/Coricidin HBP Chest Congetion and Cough Oral Cap: 10-200mg AllFen DM/Bidex-DMI/Congesta DM/Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin/Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin/Humibid CS/Mucus Relief DM/MucusRelief DM/Zotex DMX Oral Tab: 20-400mg, 57.5-775mg Altarussin DM/Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin/Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin/Diabetic Tussin DM/Duraganidin DM/Gani-Tuss DM NR/Guai-Dex/Iophen DM-NR/Mucinex Children's Cough/Naldecon/Nalspan Senior DX/Orgadin-Tuss DM/Robitussin DM/Siltussin DM DAS/Siltussin-DM Diabetic DAS-Na/Siltussin-DM Diabetic Continue reading >>
Cold Medicines That Are Safe For Diabetes
Searching for relief for your runny nose, sore throat, or cough? Many over-the-counter cough, cold, and flu remedies list diabetes as an underlying condition that may indicate you should leave the medication on the shelf. The warnings are clear: "Ask a doctor before use if you have: heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes." Unfortunately, your doctor is not along for the trip to the pharmacy. Because illness causes your body to release stress hormones that naturally raise blood glucose, you'll want to be sure that over-the-counter medications won't increase blood glucose levels, too. Simple Is Best for Cold Medicines Keep it simple by choosing an over-the-counter medication based on the types of ingredients proven to relieve your particular symptoms. Often a medication with just one ingredient is all you need to treat your symptoms rather than agents with multiple ingredients. "To choose the correct medication, take time to speak to a pharmacist," says Jerry Meece, R.Ph., CDE, of Gainesville, Texas. "The proper remedies may not only make you feel better, but also cut the length of the illness and possibly save you a trip to the doctor." Oral cold and flu pills are often a better choice than syrups with the same ingredients because the pills may contain no carbohydrate. If you decide to use a syrup, look for one that is sugar-free. If you can't find one, the small amount of sugar in a syrup will likely affect your blood sugar less than the illness itself, Meece says. Safe OTC Cold Medicines Various over-the-counter medications are designed to treat specific symptoms. Many pharmacists recommend these products for people with diabetes. Symptom: Cough Best option: Anti-tussive dextromethorphan (Delsym, Diabetic Tussin NT [includes acetaminophen, diphenhydramine]) Sympt Continue reading >>
