The active chemical formerly found in most over-the-counter diet products.<\/p>\n
Drug used in many preparations to relieve the symptoms of allergic reactions, the common cold, and other respiratory infections. Adverse effects include nervousness, increased blood pressure, and loss of appetite.<\/p>\n
A drug used both as a nasal decongestant and an appetite suppressant. Phenylpropanolamine is marketed under many brand names, some of which were formerly available without prescription. As a nasal decongestant, it works by narrowing or constricting the blood vessels. As an appetite suppressant, phenypropanolamine works by stimulating the central nervous system, though only for a few weeks. Phenylpropanolamine has been associated with increased blood pressure and other serious side effects. At the recommendation of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), phenylpropanolamine ins o longer included in over-the-counter drugs.<\/p>\n
A drug with actions similar to those of ephedrine. It is used to relieve allergic conditions, such as asthma and hay fever, and nasal congestion and it is administered by mouth, injection, or by inhalation. Side-effects may include dizziness, headache, digestive disorders, sweating, and thirst.<\/p>\n
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The active chemical formerly found in most over-the-counter diet products. Drug used in many preparations to relieve the symptoms of allergic reactions, the common cold, and other respiratory infections. Adverse effects include nervousness, increased blood pressure, and loss of appetite. A drug used both as a nasal decongestant and an appetite suppressant. Phenylpropanolamine is marketed […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-69170","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-p"],"yoast_head":"\n