Other urinary alkalinizers include sodium citrate, potassium citrate, sodium lactate, and sodium acetate. CNS effects such as anxiety, restlessness, headache, lightheadedness, dizziness, insomnia and psychological disturbances including hallucinations and psychosis have been reported during therapy with pseudoephedrine. Elderly patients appear to be more sensitive to the CNS stimulation effects of the drug. As with any sympathomimetic agent, cardiovascular effects may occur including cardiac arrhythmias, hypertension, or angina. Cardiac arrhythmias secondary to pseudoephedrine may include palpitations or sinus tachycardia.
Ocular effects can occur with the use of pseudoephedrine.
These can include increased intraocular pressure and photophobia. Generic pseudoephedrine tablets are available. Take pseudoephedrine tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow with a drink of water.