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On Thu, 14 Dec 2000 23:16:26 -0400, "Beverley" <pottings…@sybercom.net>  wrote: >Comtrex almost killed me 15 years ago. My preteens could take it but when I >took it I started to pass out. Went to a doc in a box and they had a hissy >fit. My BP was something outrageous like 280 over a 140. They were giving me >all sorts of shots and had BP cuffs on both arms and both legs waiting for >it to fall. Needless to say I didn’t go home for a few hours. Then it took >almost 6 months for my BP to return to normal. After that I was never >allowed to take any decongestant. >Bev

Wow.  Geez, you just never know with meds do you.  Add in all the supplements out there that have no warning labels and you can cook up a serious poisonous soup.  I am 100% positive that the Sonata caused the horrible kidney pain I had a couple of weeks ago.  The coincidence was just too perfect.  (went off, kidney pain went away, went on, kidney pain came back).  But I’m too scared to test my theory a third time.  Meanwhile, though the PDR *says* that about 2% of the population has this response, my doctor shakes her head and says very mother-to-child-like – "no, I don’t think so."  So… who *are* the 2%??? sigh…  Hope you don’t have too many sinus troubles.   take care, *********************************** KCat – I am not a medical professional.  The contents of this post are based soley on my experiences and opinions http://www.ghg.net/schwerpt/mypage.htm http://www.ghg.net/schwerpt/aslfaq20.htm   ("`-”-/").___..–”"`-._   (`6_ 6  )   `-.  (     ).`-.__.’`)    (_Y_.)’  ._   )  `._ `. “-..-”   _..`–’_..-_/  /–’_.’ ,’ (()),-”  (()),’    (((.-’

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Something we should all be aware of that I saw in another newsgroup so I am reminded to bring it up here. Phenylpropanolamine is an ingredient in many cold medicines and diet meds.  It has been recalled (after literally *decades* of use) because it was discovered to cause certain health problems (what escapes me at this point).  A friend of mine tried to purchase "Comtrex" and when it rang up at the cashier she was notified that they couldn’t sell it to her.  The point is, that obviously some stores are not actually *removing* this recalled product from the shelves but counting on the computers to catch it as it is scanned.  My suggestion is that you check any cold remedies or diet meds you have that have this drug in it.  I believe it causes pulmonary problems but don’t recall exactly. If you have "Entex" or "Entex LA" do not take it – dump it in the toilet.  This is commonly prescribed by doctors for sinus infections and the like and if you’re like me you tend to hang on to such things for "the next cold".  There are probably other prescription meds that contain PPA but that is the only one I am aware of offhand.  So… just wanted everyone to be aware of this.  It was on my local news but has not been thoroughly reported IMO. best, *********************************** KCat – I am not a medical professional.  The contents of this post are based soley on my experiences and opinions http://www.ghg.net/schwerpt/mypage.htm http://www.ghg.net/schwerpt/aslfaq20.htm   ("`-”-/").___..–”"`-._   (`6_ 6  )   `-.  (     ).`-.__.’`)    (_Y_.)’  ._   )  `._ `. “-..-”   _..`–’_..-_/  /–’_.’ ,’ (()),-”  (()),’    (((.-’

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Hi, I just read that it causes "very rare cases of strokes in adults, particularly women under age 50".  In my area, both CVS and Walgreen’s have pulled all meds containing this from their shelves. Mel "KCat" <kcdoc…@ghg.net> wrote in message

news:[email protected]… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Something we should all be aware of that I saw in another newsgroup so > I am reminded to bring it up here. > Phenylpropanolamine is an ingredient in many cold medicines and diet > meds.  It has been recalled (after literally *decades* of use) because > it was discovered to cause certain health problems (what escapes me at > this point).  A friend of mine tried to purchase "Comtrex" and when it > rang up at the cashier she was notified that they couldn’t sell it to > her.  The point is, that obviously some stores are not actually > *removing* this recalled product from the shelves but counting on the > computers to catch it as it is scanned.  My suggestion is that you > check any cold remedies or diet meds you have that have this drug in > it.  I believe it causes pulmonary problems but don’t recall exactly. > If you have "Entex" or "Entex LA" do not take it – dump it in the > toilet.  This is commonly prescribed by doctors for sinus infections > and the like and if you’re like me you tend to hang on to such things > for "the next cold".  There are probably other prescription meds that > contain PPA but that is the only one I am aware of offhand.  So… > just wanted everyone to be aware of this.  It was on my local news but > has not been thoroughly reported IMO. > best, > *********************************** > KCat – I am not a medical professional.  The contents of this post are

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On Mon, 11 Dec 2000 19:12:04 -0500, "Melanie Kopfinger" <kfin…@mindspring.com>  wrote: >Hi, I just read that it causes "very rare cases of strokes in adults, >particularly women under age 50".  In my area, both CVS and Walgreen’s have >pulled all meds containing this from their shelves.

Thanks Mel, I couldn’t remember what it was that it did.  Given some here are at risk already for stroke it doesn’t make sense to add to it.  It is supposed to be off all shelves, the fact that some stores have not done this (this was T*rget) is disturbing to me.  Also, some folks may have this in their medicine cabinet and not realize it.  Of course, I took the drug many times in my 20s, as has my daughter and other members of my family, so it’s a very low risk obviously.  Again, thanks for clarifying the problem. kcat

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I think this is really sad.  Phenylpropanolamine is the ONLY thing that ever worked on clearing my sinuses.  I used it on and off since I was a child. Now what I am going to do when my sinuses get bad, and they will?  They always have to overreact,  in my books.  Give it to everyone like candy,  or not let anyone have it because some people have a reaction.   Why is there no middle of the road? Lori KCat <kcdoc…@ghg.net> wrote in message

news:[email protected]… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Something we should all be aware of that I saw in another newsgroup so > I am reminded to bring it up here. > Phenylpropanolamine is an ingredient in many cold medicines and diet > meds.  It has been recalled (after literally *decades* of use) because > it was discovered to cause certain health problems (what escapes me at > this point).  A friend of mine tried to purchase "Comtrex" and when it > rang up at the cashier she was notified that they couldn’t sell it to > her.  The point is, that obviously some stores are not actually > *removing* this recalled product from the shelves but counting on the > computers to catch it as it is scanned.  My suggestion is that you > check any cold remedies or diet meds you have that have this drug in > it.  I believe it causes pulmonary problems but don’t recall exactly. > If you have "Entex" or "Entex LA" do not take it – dump it in the > toilet.  This is commonly prescribed by doctors for sinus infections > and the like and if you’re like me you tend to hang on to such things > for "the next cold".  There are probably other prescription meds that > contain PPA but that is the only one I am aware of offhand.  So… > just wanted everyone to be aware of this.  It was on my local news but > has not been thoroughly reported IMO. > best, > *********************************** > KCat – I am not a medical professional.  The contents of this post are

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Here is the article: http://onhealth.webmd.com/conditions/briefs/wire/item%2C106890.asp I am in denial.  I searched Usenet to hopefully disprove this article, and I see it’s 100% truth.  I have been taking Tavist D for a few months now, and I had previously been prescribed Entex LA (both contain PPA). Both dramatically improved my breathing, helped me sleep better at night, and helped me relax more in general.  No side effects, either! I will now have to find an antihistamine/decongestant combo (perhaps something with pseudoephedrine in place of the PPA) and hope it works out as well. :( Khendra In article <t3ckm3dgdec…@corp.supernews.com>,   "Lori Hammock" <LHamm…@pop.net> wrote: – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I think this is really sad.  Phenylpropanolamine is the ONLY thing that ever > worked on clearing my sinuses.  I used it on and off since I was a child. > Now what I am going to do when my sinuses get bad, and they will? They > always have to overreact,  in my books.  Give it to everyone like candy,  or > not let anyone have it because some people have a reaction.   Why is there > no middle of the road? > Lori > KCat <kcdoc…@ghg.net> wrote in message > news:[email protected]… > > Something we should all be aware of that I saw in another newsgroup so > > I am reminded to bring it up here. > > Phenylpropanolamine is an ingredient in many cold medicines and diet > > meds.  It has been recalled (after literally *decades* of use) because > > it was discovered to cause certain health problems (what escapes me at > > this point).  A friend of mine tried to purchase "Comtrex" and when it > > rang up at the cashier she was notified that they couldn’t sell it to > > her.  The point is, that obviously some stores are not actually > > *removing* this recalled product from the shelves but counting on the > > computers to catch it as it is scanned.  My suggestion is that you > > check any cold remedies or diet meds you have that have this drug in > > it.  I believe it causes pulmonary problems but don’t recall exactly. > > If you have "Entex" or "Entex LA" do not take it – dump it in the > > toilet.  This is commonly prescribed by doctors for sinus infections > > and the like and if you’re like me you tend to hang on to such things > > for "the next cold".  There are probably other prescription meds that > > contain PPA but that is the only one I am aware of offhand.  So… > > just wanted everyone to be aware of this.  It was on my local news but > > has not been thoroughly reported IMO. > > best, > > *********************************** > > KCat – I am not a medical professional.  The contents of this post are > based soley on my experiences and opinions > > http://www.ghg.net/schwerpt/mypage.htm > > http://www.ghg.net/schwerpt/aslfaq20.htm > >   ("`-”-/").___..–”"`-._ > >   (`6_ 6  )   `-.  (     ).`-.__.’`) > >    (_Y_.)’  ._   )  `._ `. “-..-” > >   _..`–’_..-_/  /–’_.’ ,’ > > (()),-”  (()),’    (((.-’

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On Thu, 14 Dec 2000 11:06:04 GMT, murdo…@greene.xtn.net  wrote: >I will now have to find an antihistamine/decongestant combo (perhaps >something with pseudoephedrine in place of the PPA) and hope it works >out as well. >:( >Khendra

I do hope you’re successful Khendra.  You’d think with all the other meds out there (like, duh, prednisone!) that can cause major health concerns, that they would weigh priorities and prescribe it where it seems to be very helpful and let the patient take the risk (as we do with so many other meds).  It does seem an over-reaction compared to something like Phen-Fen which caused *common* severe health risks rather than a rare risk. it’s a wierd world where meds are concerned.

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Comtrex almost killed me 15 years ago. My preteens could take it but when I took it I started to pass out. Went to a doc in a box and they had a hissy fit. My BP was something outrageous like 280 over a 140. They were giving me all sorts of shots and had BP cuffs on both arms and both legs waiting for it to fall. Needless to say I didn’t go home for a few hours. Then it took almost 6 months for my BP to return to normal. After that I was never allowed to take any decongestant. Bev – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -KCat wrote in message … >Something we should all be aware of that I saw in another newsgroup so >I am reminded to bring it up here. >Phenylpropanolamine is an ingredient in many cold medicines and diet >meds.  It has been recalled (after literally *decades* of use) because >it was discovered to cause certain health problems (what escapes me at >this point).  A friend of mine tried to purchase "Comtrex" and when it >rang up at the cashier she was notified that they couldn’t sell it to >her.  The point is, that obviously some stores are not actually >*removing* this recalled product from the shelves but counting on the >computers to catch it as it is scanned.  My suggestion is that you >check any cold remedies or diet meds you have that have this drug in >it.  I believe it causes pulmonary problems but don’t recall exactly. >If you have "Entex" or "Entex LA" do not take it – dump it in the >toilet.  This is commonly prescribed by doctors for sinus infections >and the like and if you’re like me you tend to hang on to such things >for "the next cold".  There are probably other prescription meds that >contain PPA but that is the only one I am aware of offhand.  So… >just wanted everyone to be aware of this.  It was on my local news but >has not been thoroughly reported IMO. >best, >*********************************** >KCat – I am not a medical professional.  The contents of this post are

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