i researched one of the many don-drowsy decongestants drixoral (generic name- pseudoephedrine ) on drugs. com. some brand names for this medicine include: chlor trimeton non-drowsy contac cold nasofed seudotabs siledrine sudefed and found in many other non-drowsy decongestants. some of the serious side-effects to be listed on their label include: fast pounding or uneven heartbeat severe dizziness or anxiety dangerously high blood pressure anxiety confusion fast- pounding or uneven heartbeat and severe dizziness. less serious side effects include: loss of appetite feeling restless or excited and sleep problems insomnia) a label warning states: avoid taking this medication if you also take diet pills caffeine pills or other stimulants (such as adhd medications). taking a stimulant together with a decongestant can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects. summary: this particular non-drowsy decongest seems to have similar properties and side effects seen in other non-drowsy decongestants; your husband’s sleep experience was more than likely due to the non-drowsy decongestant that he consumed; your characterization of the non-drowsy decongestant as possibly being stimulating seems to be a reasonable conclusion; and i would not take this type of medication during the evening hours prior to bedtime.
is it ok to take decongestants at bedtime? . i have a generic non-drowsy nasal decongestant from cvs and my husband is convinced it kept him awake when he took it with cold symptoms. i don't think its supposed to act as a stimulant is it?