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According to the article, they’re only discussing the oral medication. Apparently the metabolism process means that almost no phenylephrine gets into the bloodstream when taking orally.
Thanks. I did not see that in the article. The NYT article that someone else posted was more explicit. So I think you are correct. Hate to loose the nose spray version.
From the article:
Yeah agreed. For oral meds, I always ask for the real pseudoephedrine behind the counter.
Yes, for oral pseudoephedrine works. Not sure why people just do not ask.
The thing about pseudoephedrine, it does not agree with me at prescription strength (not sure I ever had a problem with over the counter version). One time years ago I took prescription strength, if affect my eye muscles, just couldn't focus. Kind of freaked me out, so I avoid. Just me.