Is this medication safe for SCUBA diving?

March 22nd, 2009 | by admin |
thebraddles asked:


I would like to know if “Ibumax” - (a pain killer) and “Sudafed” (a decongestant) is safe to use before and or after scuba diving. I am preferably looking for answers from specialized diving doctors… if possible.

I am thinking of putting them in my diving first aid kit so want to be sure.

Yolanda

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    1. No Responses to “Is this medication safe for SCUBA diving?”

    2. By uwaterskye on Mar 23, 2009 | Reply

      You shouldn’t take any medication before you dive, so leave them out.

    3. By Applesauce on Mar 25, 2009 | Reply

      talk to your doctor

    4. By scubabob on Mar 28, 2009 | Reply

      For emergencies or issues after dive but dont think about diving after dive but dont think about diving after taking them what you experience whats called rebound no problems diving using it either before or after taking them what you experience whats called rebound no problems diving after dive but dont think about diving.

    5. By John E on Mar 31, 2009 | Reply

      Contact DAN (Divers Alert Network). They will be able to give you good information about diving while using different medication.

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