Needing a decongestant

twokatss · 02-02-2007, 09:07 PM

Talked to my pharmasist. I have a blocked ear from sinus I think. He would not recommend a decongestant because I have high blood pressure.

What do you take if you need a decongestant? Apparently they raise blood pressure...........

inacarr57 · 02-03-2007, 08:56 AM

I take Flonase, which is a prescription steroid nose spray.

flowersx2 · 02-03-2007, 09:34 AM

There is the new sudafed out there without the decongestent I believe. I used it only when I REALLY HAD TO. Its the one that is sold otc but I see you're in Canada so not sure aout there.

jpd39 · 02-03-2007, 11:41 AM

I currently have sinus congestion and HBP. My pharmacist recommended Claritan. It has worked for my situation and dried up the yuck.

Lenin · 02-04-2007, 09:27 AM

If I neeed a decongestant for short term use, I take one and keep an eye on my BP and adjust meds if necessary. I will use cheap, generic pseudoephidrine.
For long term allergies, a more stable solution would have to be found.

With a blocked ear I would DEFINITELY take the decongestant because a blocked ear can quickly become a much more dangerous situation than slightly raised BP.

(Take some steamy showers; they hasten the opening of a middle ear.)