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Can you take mucinex dm and NyQuil together
A member asked:
Dr. Inocencio Candelariaanswered
Family Medicine 19 years experience
Together can be okay: just remember that they have similar ingredients, you are taking the same thing essentially, talk to your doctor for more information.
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2.3k viewsReviewed Oct 11, 2021
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Woodsanswered
Pathology 30 years experience
Should be OK.: Mucinex (guaifenesin) is an expectorant called guanefesin while nyquil is a combination of pain reliever, cough suppressant, antihistamine/hypnotic, a... Read More
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5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
Mucinex (guaifenesin) dm/nuquil to: It is not a good idea to take them together
nyquil is only night time medicine for cold and cough, it helps you sleep at night as it contains sedatin... Read More
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 38 years experience
Typically thus is fine, but read all instructions for use and the insert. Nasal saline spray is often effective in reducing the symptoms of congestion... Read More
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Answered Apr 10, 2023
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stuart Kanteranswered
Internal Medicine - Geriatrics 23 years experience
Recommend against: Mucinex (guaifenesin) dm and nyquil both contain the decongestant dextromethorphan. You can use nyquil and regular mucinex (guaifenesin).
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
Yes, you can take it.
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Answered Oct 07, 2022
A female asked:
Dr. Amrit Singhanswered
Cardiology 53 years experience
Not recommended: usually not recommended together. if must 6 to 8 hrs apart if not drowsy
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3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
OD?: Accidentally or otherwise, please have someone take u to the er.
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alvin Linanswered
Geriatrics 32 years experience
Yes assuming 1 dose: There are several online medication information resources & drug-drug interaction checkers available for consumers. Check out http://www.drugs.com... Read More
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3.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Susan Uhrichanswered
Psychiatry 38 years experience
NyQuil and some: Robitussins (guaifenesin) contain alcohol, so you are starting off with alcohol in your system. This will mean that you will get more "drunk" faster.... Read More
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5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old female asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Yes safe: but you would do just as well taking benadryl tablets at bedtime.
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136 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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