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Pseudoephedrine / triprolidine for Cold Symptoms User Reviews

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Pseudoephedrine / triprolidine has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 12 reviews for the treatment of Cold Symptoms. 83% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 8% reported a negative experience.

Pseudoephedrine/triprolidine rating summary

8.0/10 average rating

12 ratings from 13 user reviews.

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Reviews for Pseudoephedrine / triprolidine

  • LLarson
  • October 20, 2009

Actifed (pseudoephedrine / triprolidine) "When used for colds, Actifed works well for drying up post nasal drip that causes near constant coughing, especially at night. It does cause drowsiness but not a problem for night time use. I can get a nearly full night of rest. However, with subsequent use on following nights, Actifed's effectiveness lasts only half as long."

8 / 10
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  • Minar...
  • February 9, 2012

Actifed (pseudoephedrine / triprolidine) "This is my absolute favourite for colds with runny and partially blocked nose, itchy and watery eyes and sneezing. This antihistamine does make me drowsy a tiny bit but I can go to work as normal and don't really see any difference. I tried combining some other antihistamines and phenylephrine but I keep going back to good old Actifed. The only downside - it really makes my mouth and throat dry, so I guess I might try taking half of the tablet instead."

9 / 10
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  • Matt_P
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 2, 2018

Actifed (pseudoephedrine / triprolidine) "Every time I have a cold, this is the only OTC drug that makes going to work possible. Occasionally makes me drowsy, but it dries the cold up really well Need to drink a lot of water as you get a slightly dry throat"

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  • blnbom
  • February 28, 2015

"This product dried up my sinus very well however, made me extremely drowsy so all I wanted to do was sleep. Experienced dizziness as well. Would suggest night time use but not during the day. I couldn't drive or work in this condition."

8 / 10
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  • Ray...
  • February 7, 2024

Actifed (pseudoephedrine / triprolidine) "Works well to stop runny nose and sore throat. It does make you drowsy, but this is beneficial for a good night's sleep with cold symptoms."

9 / 10
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  • Yato
  • November 4, 2020

Actifed (pseudoephedrine / triprolidine) "Actifed is the best pill ever for colds - I can't live without it. I also take it when I want to sleep sometimes."

10 / 10
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  • jjjjj...
  • April 17, 2009

Actifed (pseudoephedrine / triprolidine) "It's the best medicine for relief from cold and runny nose but I feel sleepy every time I use it."

9 / 10
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  • Jb1988
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 29, 2016

Actifed (pseudoephedrine / triprolidine) "To be honest the first time I used it, I thought it was great. But this time it's not effective at all. Still have runny nose, watery eyes etc."

4 / 10
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  • Verys...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 24, 2019

Actifed (pseudoephedrine / triprolidine) "Took two Actified tablets and woke up on the kitchen floor with a blanket thrown over me. Seriously this stuff is amazing, my cold was gone over night and I feel like a new person"

10 / 10
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  • Deeds
  • February 23, 2009

Actifed (pseudoephedrine / triprolidine) "This product really helps when it comes to congestion, runny nose, etc. Definitely recommend it for cold symptoms."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 25, 2023

Actifed (pseudoephedrine / triprolidine) "Really helps with cold and sinus problems. Makes me very sleepy, but good to take at night for a restful sleep when struggling with cold symptoms"

9 / 10
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  • Secre...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 17, 2016

Actifed (pseudoephedrine / triprolidine) "Makes me have a good nights sleep "

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 8, 2020

Actifed (pseudoephedrine / triprolidine) "I was recommended Actifed by a colleague but having taken it for 3 days I've not noticed any clearing up of blocked sinuses in fact its getting worse!"

1 / 10
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