FDA says common over the counter decongestant phenylephrine does not work in oral form

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FDA panel says common over-the-counter decongestant doesn’t work
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It’s crazy that enough people think this crap works that it’s a billion dollar industry…

I’m near certain that the companies that sell this useless crap are quite aware of how useless it is.

Placebo effect is a real thing. Plus, if it just clears up a bit on its own, you might contribute it to the medicine.