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Advil Allergy Sinus

Chlorpheniramine maleate + Ibuprofen + Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride

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7.7 Effectiveness

1.6 Side Effects

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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

The generic name of this medication are chlorpheniramine, ibuprofen, and pseudoephedrine and brand names are Advil Allergy Sinus, Advil Childrens Allergy Sinus, Advil Multi-Symptom Cold.

The active ingredients of this medication are chlorpheniramine maleate, ibuprofen and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.

Advil Allergy Sinus is manufactured by Madison NJ based Wyeth.

Mainly used to treat sneezing, itching, watery eyes, runny nose, stuffy nose, sinus congestion, cough, and pain or fever and other symptoms caused by the common cold or flu.

Common Uses:

This medication is used to treat sneezing, itching, watery eyes, runny nose, stuffy nose, sinus congestion, cough, pain or fever and other symptoms caused by the common cold or flu.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance.
Worsening stomach pain, black, bloody, or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat.
Redness or swelling.
Severe dizziness, trouble sleeping, or nervousness.
Easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms.
Dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).
Urinating less than usual or not at all.
Skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in patients with the following conditions:
Those with stomach ulcer or active bleeding in stomach or intestines
With liver or kidney disease, glaucoma, diabetes, thyroid disorder
During pre-pregnancy or pregnancy

Drug Interactions:
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Steroids (prednisone and others)
A diuretic (water pill) or high blood pressure medications
Aspirin
Beta-blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), carvedilol (Coreg), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran), sotalol (Betapace) and others.
Antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), doxepin (Sinequan.
Other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as diclofenac (Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine).

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Advil Allergy Sinus	7.7	5.78	0.83	30
Ibuprofen	7.09	6.27	1.59	56
Advil	6.87	5.71	1.06	124
Aspirin	6.83	5.51	1.09	87
Paracetamol	6.47	5.61	1.68	55
Tylenol	6.44	5.55	1.34	255

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Effectiveness of Advil Allergy Sinus by Condition

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Advil Allergy Sinus, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	1.7%	1.7%	84.7%	10.2%	1.7%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	1.7%	96.6%	1.7%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	3.4%	0%	88.1%	5.1%	3.4%
Confidence	1.7%	1.7%	93.1%	3.4%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	1.7%	6.8%	88.1%	1.7%	1.7%
Digestion	0%	1.7%	98.3%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	1.7%	1.7%	86.2%	10.3%	0%
Energy	3.3%	5%	78.3%	10%	3.3%
Eyesight	0%	1.7%	98.3%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	3.4%	1.7%	89.8%	5.1%	0%
Pain	0%	3.3%	71.7%	15%	10%
Patience	1.7%	1.7%	93.1%	3.4%	0%
Sexual Health	1.7%	1.7%	93.1%	0%	3.4%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	1.7%	5.1%	72.9%	18.6%	1.7%
Stress Level	0%	0%	93.1%	6.9%	0%

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Commonly Reported Advil Allergy Sinus Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	96.6%	3.4%	0%	0%	0%
Bleeding	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	88.2%	11.8%	0%	0%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	92.3%	7.7%	0%	0%	0%
Cough	92.3%	7.7%	0%	0%	0%
Dehydration / Thirst	93.9%	3%	3%	0%	0%
Dizziness	93.1%	5.2%	1.7%	0%	0%
Drowsiness	88.1%	11.9%	0%	0%	0%
Dry Mouth	81.2%	18.8%	0%	0%	0%
Dry Nose	92.3%	7.7%	0%	0%	0%
Dry Throat / Increased Thirst	92.3%	7.7%	0%	0%	0%
Fatigue	96.5%	3.5%	0%	0%	0%
Fever	90.9%	0%	9.1%	0%	0%
Headache	93.1%	5.2%	0%	0%	1.7%
Muscle Cramping	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Nausea	93.2%	5.1%	1.7%	0%	0%
Sneezing	94.1%	5.9%	0%	0%	0%
Tingling Sensations	94.4%	5.6%	0%	0%	0%
Unusual Taste in Mouth	95.8%	4.2%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Advil Allergy Sinus Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	84.6%	7.7%	7.7%	0%	0%
Addiction	66.7%	0%	0%	0%	33.3%
Change in Behavior	97.2%	2.8%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	91.7%	8.3%	0%	0%	0%
Confusion	97.5%	2.5%	0%	0%	0%
Constipation	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure	97.4%	2.6%	0%	0%	0%
Depression	97.1%	2.9%	0%	0%	0%
Diabetes	97.2%	2.8%	0%	0%	0%
Dry Mouth	89.2%	8.1%	2.7%	0%	0%
Feeling of Warmth	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Migraine / Chronic Daily Headaches	94.4%	5.6%	0%	0%	0%
Numbing Sensation	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Rapid Heartbeat	87.5%	0%	12.5%	0%	0%
Redness	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	97.1%	2.9%	0%	0%	0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair	97.2%	2.8%	0%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Advil Allergy Sinus

Since taking Advil Allergy Sinus Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Hospitalization

1.6%

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25 Nov 2011	Relieves discomfort and possibly some inflammation with allergies though doesn't control allergy symptoms very well. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
26 Aug 2011	avil allergy sinus medicine helps me get rid of my allergies. However, I often get headaches after taking it —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
18 Aug 2010	Swear by it, it's a definite life saver! —Posted by Rebecca Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
29 Jul 2010	Advil is a real fast pain relief. There is no nausea or severe side effects —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
29 Jul 2010	fast acting in relieving PMS cramps. I experience no side effects from this medication —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use

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