Sudafed PE Diarrhea Side Effect

Hi,
Since diarrhea is listed as a side effect of Sudafed that is probably what is causing you to have diarrhea. It's good that you are stopping it. I've also heard that Sudafed can cause your blood pressure to increase but I don't know if that's really a fact. Have you considered taking something mild for your sinus congestion such as Ibuprofen? Or putting Mentholatum in your nose? Mentholatum is very soothing. I have a chronic nose sore. I have a prescribed medication for it which is Mupirocin but I also put Mentholatum in my nose every night at bedtime. It helps me breathe and soothes my nose sore. The Mupirocin does clear the sore up. However, in a few months it's back again and I'm using the Mupirocin once more.

If things don't improve for you, you should probably see your doctor. I'll say a prayer for you.
I wish you the best.
PML

Hi, @grrranny - tagging a few other members who've participated in discussions in various Mayo Clinic Connect support groups who've mentioned any form of pseudoephedrine (Sudafed). Hoping they will have input on the diarrhea side effect you've experienced with pseudoephedrine hydrochloride-PE (Sudafed PE) @ritabtripp @lhess57 @snoopy108 @wittsend @mmagoo65 @wendymb.