Dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine for Nasal Congestion User Reviews

Brand names: Conex, Duomine, Disobrom, Drixoral Cold and Allergy, Drexophed SR, Desihist SA, Dexophed, Disophrol, Acticon, Dexaphen SA, Drixomed Dixaphedrine …show all brand names

Rating: 9.4

Dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine has an average rating of 9.4 out of 10 from a total of 16 reviews for the treatment of nasal congestion. 94% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 6% reported a negative experience.

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Reviews for Dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine

Anonymous
Taken for 10 years or more
July 10, 2012

Dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine "I had sinus congestion often while growing up. This continued even as an adult. In the late '80s, I tried Drixoral. My sinus congestion was cleared for at least 6 months and rarely needed Drixoral, only once or twice a year when I got sick. I considered it a cure. I found out a couple of years ago about them discontinuing it as I haven't needed it for a couple of years. I do believe it was a cure (for me at least)."

10 / 10

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Dan...
June 24, 2008

Dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine "I have used Drixoral for years. It is the only thing that helps me with my head congestion and my asthma. It helps me to breathe better. I notice that I do not have to use my albuterol when I use it. I noticed since I don't have Drixoral, my breathing is not good when it is humid or when something else can trigger my asthma. I hope they bring the product back, otherwise, I am going to suffer."

10 / 10

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hea...
August 12, 2008

Dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine "I have been looking for Drixoral for the last month and cannot find it anywhere. I usually purchase it at Sam's Club and thought that they discontinued carrying it. Reading the other posters, I now understand that it is no longer being made. I've used Drixoral for the last 20 years to relieve sinus headaches, and without Drixoral, I am again experiencing these headaches. No other product I've used has worked."

10 / 10

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Sou...
July 15, 2008

Dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine "I am suffering greatly since Drixoral is no longer available. I have used it since it became available without a prescription. It is the only thing that worked for me and my allergies. I am so miserable now, it is not good. Nothing else comes close to doing what Drixoral did for me. Can't believe it is not being made anymore."

10 / 10

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bea...
August 10, 2008

Dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine "I have experienced severe sinus nasal congestion and the resulting headaches for over 10 years. I have basically tried everything out there, and Drixoral is the only medication that works for me. I too agree-please put Drixoral back on the market!"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
July 28, 2008

Dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine "I live in Scotland now after 25 years in New York. I asked a friend to locate Drixoral Cold and Allergy because I can't find anything comparable in the UK. The pharmacist told my friend that slowly, most decongestants are being pulled from the market. First, Tavis D disappeared, then Chlor Trimeton, and now Drixoral - probably because of the pseudoephedrine. I am at a loss to find anything as effective. Plain antihistamines just do not work alone with a cold or allergic attack."

10 / 10

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Cal...
July 17, 2016

"One more longtime user who's in a panic now that Drixoral isn't even available in Canada. Allergy shots haven't worked; only Drixoral helps me breathe. Without a nightly pill, I can barely wake up in the morning because I'm so congested. Please bring it back or let someone else license it cheaply, even if it's Rx only. By the way, the reviewer below who said it was addictive and damaged her nasal passages appears to have been using Drixoral nasal spray - a totally different formula."

10 / 10

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Hom...
February 25, 2017

Dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine "I was addicted to Afrin big time back in the '60s and '70s, used Privine and Neosynephrine to get off the Afrin within a few days. But the first time, it was Drixoral that got me off the Afrin, it worked immediately and fast. In 6 days, I had forgotten all about Afrin and Drixoral. Here is the story: Drixoral is a combo of dexbrompheniramine antihistamine and pseudoephedrine decongestant. Pseudoephedrine was replaced by phenylephrine, which simply does not work because pseudoephedrine can be used to make speed. But it is still available at all drug stores if you ask and sign for it. Dexbrompheniramine was removed from the market for reasons of safety. It's not coming back, but most of the newer 2nd generation antihistamines should work fine."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 2 to 5 years
January 27, 2016

Dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine "ABSOLUTE WORST DRUG!!! Never use this drug, it is extremely addictive! I was addicted to it for two years, having to use it every 2-3 hours! I was misdiagnosed with allergies because of this drug! This drug tricked my immune system into thinking I had allergies! It also damaged the inside of my nose and nasal cavity! This is not a drug that should ever be sold over the counter! I don't even think it should be sold at all, and if it does, it should only be available by my doctor's prescription! This is an awful drug! I am off the drug for 6 weeks thanks to the help of an absolutely fantastic allergist! I haven't been tested twice for allergies, and both tests have come back negative, proving that this drug is the reason for causing the problems!"

2 / 10

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Anonymous
June 16, 2008

Dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine "This is the best stuff. I found by accident, because I was using a Benadryl product, and they discontinued that. Now this has been discontinued! Once again, something effective is no longer available."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
July 3, 2008

Dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine "I have been using Drixoral since it was prescription only, it works. What do we do now?"

9 / 10

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pat...
September 28, 2008

Dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine "I have used this drug since the 1960s. It is the best thing on the market for allergies or the beginning of a cold."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
July 10, 2008

Dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine "This is the best allergy medicine ever, so why in the world was it discontinued? Nothing works better for sneezing, congestion, and sinus drainage associated with allergies. Please bring it back."

10 / 10

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Rdd...
August 22, 2008

"Only thing that gives me 100% relief. Where is it, and when will I see it back in the stores?"

10 / 10

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phy...
August 22, 2008

"Great medicine, but where is it? Can't find it in grocery stores or drugstores."

10 / 10

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Orc...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
July 30, 2021

Dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine "I miss this drug. My life has been misery. Nothing else helps. When is it coming back?"

10 / 10

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