Pseudoephedrine and hypertensive crisis Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Pseudoephedrine Side Effects Report #6022123-6
Pseudoephedrine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 11, 2008. Male patient, 87 years of age, was diagnosed with nasal congestion and was treated with Pseudoephedrine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: accidental overdose, asthenia, atrial fibrillation , confusional state, flushing, hyperhidrosis, hypertensive crisis, logorrhoea, myocardial infarction. Pseudoephedrine dosage: 120 MG/ 3 TIMES IN 6 HOURS/ ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, COUMADIN, ATENOLOL, ARICEPT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pseudoephedrine Side Effects Report #5941281-2
Pseudoephedrine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 03, 2008. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with nasal congestion and was treated with Pseudoephedrine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypertensive crisis, no therapeutic response. Pseudoephedrine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pseudoephedrine Side Effects Report #5690434-X
Pseudoephedrine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 20, 2008. Female patient, 31 years of age, weighting 162.7 lb, was treated with Pseudoephedrine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiomyopathy acute, hypertensive crisis. Pseudoephedrine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NYQUIL, LOESTRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.