Nitrogen Narcosis and Nitrox

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Packhorse:
The book also states that the active ingredient in decongestants may act as o2 exciters but it does not state what this ingredient is. I asume its psudoephidrine. Is this correct or are there other drugs too?
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I used to take decongestants before diving, but stopped after deciding that diving with a fast heart rate and jacked up blood pressure probably wasn't a good idea.

Terry
 
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