Whay should pseudoephedrine not be taken every day for more than 7 or 10 days? What are the bad effects to?
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Pseudoephedrine is mildly/moderately addictive. Not only that, it raises blood pressure very dramatically in some people. If you have high blood pressure don't even consider taking it. Pseudoephedrine is still found in some OTC cough medicines so if your cough lasts more then 7 days you need to see a physician for that problem.
Pseudoephedrine is related to the ephedrine that was in many vitamin products a few years ago and that was banned by the FDA because of the damage it cause and because of the potential for abuse.
you can become addicted and with prolonged use you can permanently damage your liver. resulting in liver failure and can kill you.
In addition to the liver, it can burn out your adrenal gland.
pseudoephedrine is a stimulant, and your adrenal gland releases adrenaline. Too many stimulants can fatigue the adrenal gland.
With prolonged use it can permanently damage your heart.
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