Posted by Shawn. T. on December 16, 2002, at 4:34:00
In reply to OTC Medication Alert - Coricidan HBP, posted by Gracie2 on December 12, 2002, at 19:05:44
The ingredient substituted for pseudoephedrine is chlorpheniramine, which is an antihistamine. It shouldn't cause you any long-term harm if you were taking normal dosages. In some people, it can been deadly when taken in high doses; taking coriciden for fun certainly isn't a wise idea. Some types of coriciden do have acetaminophen in them, but I doubt that that would cause you any problems. I found the following abstract while researching a different topic. Apparently, even small doses of chlorpheniramine can impair spatial cognition; driving on this drug probably isn't a good idea at all.
Shawn
poster:Shawn. T.
thread:131553
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20021210/msgs/131966.html