Many current cold medications that contain phenylephrine, or decongestants, are now behind the counter because they can be transformed to methamphetamine rather simply. These medications can cause some hyperactivity and prevent sleep; however the doses usually given are supposedly minimal.
Many people complain that these drugs not only keep them awake but send them flying; out of proportion to the dose. Now researchers have found that mixing this drug with acetaminophen (Tylenol) can increase its relative dose by a factor of four!
This can lead to serious and possibly dangerous effects.
New York Times Article
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