AboutMary E Scott, RPh, CGP Expertise I am a certified geriatric pharmacist with over 23 years experience as a long-term care consultant to nursing homes. I also do community-based consulting on an individual basis. My facility-based monthly newsletter on pharmacy topics is read by nurses in over 200 long-term care facilities in 5 states.
Experience I received a BS in Pharmacy in 1980 with post-graduate work in public health. I have had a Consultant Pharmacist license since 1984.
Organizations American Society of Consultant Pharmacists .I received certification in geriatric pharmacy in 1998.
Question I am currently taking Cymbalta 60mg, Cozaar 25mg, metformin 500mg bid. I would like to know what OTC sinus medication I can safely take with these meds?
Answer Hi,Sue!
You are on Cozaar; if you are taking this for high blood pressure, you want to stay away from extended-release sinus meds such as Sudafed 12 hr. Regular Sudafed(pseudoephedrine) should be alright to use (30-60mg daily)It may increase your blood pressure so I wouldn't take it more than once a day. And it may be a good idea for you to check your blood pressure a few hrs after taking it. If you have sinus problems infrequently, it is pretty safe to use for 2-3 days at a time. Hope this helps, Mary
