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Can i take mucinex dm and benadryl
A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. John McMahananswered
ENT - Head & Neck Surgery 50 years experience
Medician Question: This combination could make you very sleepy so be careful - in some cases there could be serious consequenses. See your doctor for more definitive tre... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
31 years experience
Yes: It is safe to take Mucinex (guaifenesin) dm and Diphenhydramine at the same time.
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A female asked:
Dr. Lori Langeanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Yes: Tussin DM treats coughs. It may not be helpful for a cold. It contains an expectorant which thins mucous and the DM part which quiets a cough.
Try an... Read More
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502 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Daniel Quonanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 44 years experience
You can, but: If you are not allergic to the contents and have a cold, taking an OTC med with DM (dextromethorphan) may be taken and should help you sleep. I woul... Read More
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502 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Martinanswered
ENT - Head & Neck Surgery 30 years experience
Bromfed (brompheniramine) DM: The normal dosing of Bromfed (brompheniramine) dm is four hours, so i think it should be fine to take in four hours.
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A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yvette Kratzberganswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Robitussin Nighttime Cough DM contains a cough suppressant (dextromethorphan) and an antihistamine (doxylamine succinate). Benadryl (diphenhydramine) ... Read More
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Answered Jan 07, 2022
A female asked:
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Which Robitussin DM (guaifenesin and dextromethorphan)?: There is one for night time, which contains antihistamine, doxylamine, so Benadryl (diphenhydramine) then would be an extra dose, you need to be caref... Read More
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1.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
Yes, you can take them together at bedtime but be careful with the side effect of drowsiness.
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Answered Oct 08, 2022
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Aruna Adaikkalamanswered
Internal Medicine 40 years experience
If you take certain drugs for depression or Parkinson's disease, called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), do not take Mucinex DM. Taking Mucinex D... Read More
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Answered Mar 13, 2023
A 42-year-old male asked:
Dr. Tanya Russoanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
No problems: In recommended doses, this combination should pose no problems.
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3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
One large study involving over 9000 people taking both meds reported no interaction. Your pharmacist would have more information for you.
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Reviewed Dec 29, 2022
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