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Actifed

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3  Effectiveness
3.1  Side Effects
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RateADrug users have reported 5 Actifed side effects and 3 Actifed benefits.

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Backstreet Boy Litrell came down with swine flu in 2009, and the rest of the band was prescribed Tamiflu.

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Dennis Hopper

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LeBron James

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Teri Hatcher

Star of Desperate Housewives may have come down with swine flu recently, but other reports say she had laryngitis.

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Elton John

Elton John has had several health conditions over the years, including drug addictions, eating disorders, and recently swine flu.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Actifed, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 85.7% 14.3% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 14.3% 0% 71.4% 14.3% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 85.7% 14.3% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 28.6% 71.4% 0%
Confidence 16.7% 0% 83.3% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 85.7% 14.3% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 85.7% 14.3% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 16.7% 83.3% 0% 0%
Energy 0% 16.7% 50% 33.3% 0%
Eyesight 14.3% 0% 71.4% 14.3% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 16.7% 0% 83.3% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 83.3% 16.7% 0%
Patience 0% 16.7% 83.3% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 85.7% 14.3% 0%
Sleep 0% 16.7% 83.3% 0% 0%
Stress Level 16.7% 0% 83.3% 0% 0%
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Commonly Reported Actifed Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anxiety 83.3% 0% 0% 16.7% 0%
Concentration / Focus Problems 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Dizziness 57.1% 14.3% 14.3% 0% 14.3%
Drowsiness 71.4% 14.3% 0% 0% 14.3%
Fatigue 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Insomnia 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Nausea 83.3% 0% 0% 0% 16.7%
Rapid Heartbeat 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Actifed Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Blurred Vision 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Confusion 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Hallucinations 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Lethargy 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Numbing Sensation 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Out of Body Experiences 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Paranoia 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Actifed
20 Jul 2011 Given this as a child under 12 for a head cold (30mg Pseudoephedrine). Went to bed and experienced severe vertigo, it felt as if my body was spinning when lying in bed. Felt delirious and could not sleep (Insomnia)
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14 Jun 2010 used for flu, but it gave me dizzy spells
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