Question 1

can i take dimetapp cold and allergy with mucinex (guaifenesin) dm, or will there be adverse effects?

Accepted Answer

Very cautiously;: There're some possible side effects especially with long-term use.

Question 2

what's the difference between dimetapp and dimetapp dm?

Accepted Answer

Dimetapp: Dimetapp contains and antihistamine (bromphenyramine) and a decongestant (pseudoepherine,  phenylephrine or phenylpropanoolamine). The dm version has both ingredients of dimetapp with added cough suppressant (dextromethorphan). Both medications are not recommended to children aged below 6 years old.

Question 3

what is the difference between dimetapp dm and brotapp dm for children age 4? are there any harmful side effects with brotapp dm in this age group?

Accepted Answer

Kid decongestants: Dimetapp dm has 3 active ingredients: brompheniramine (an antihistamine), dextromethorphan (the 'dm' part, a cough suppressant), and phenylpropanolamine (a non-antihistamine decongestant) whereas brotapp dm has these 3 ingredients: brompheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (a different, and probably a little safer non-antihistamine decongestant).

Question 4

i just have a medication question. i take wellbutrin and have a cold i decided to check before i took cold medicine and a lot of sites say some interaction exist. i wanted to know if i can take wellbutrin and mucinex sinus max

or mucinex dm?

Accepted Answer

No major  interactio: No major drug interactions between Bupropion and Oxymetalozine decongestant.
Bupropion in people with alcoholism can precipitate alcohol withdrawal and rarely seizures,

Question 5

am on flecainide and lisinopril  i have a cold can i take tusinn  dm or any other medication for a cold? that is not going to react with my medication

Accepted Answer

Yes: You may want to take either Allegra or claritin (loratadine).Dont use any decongestant or anything end in d!

Question 6

my daughter takes care for her seizures she has a cold can i give her dimetapp cold and cough medication?

Accepted Answer

: As long as your daughter has well-controlled epilepsy and does NOT miss her medications, she should be capable of benefiting from OTC symptomatic relievers, without exacerbation of seizures.

Question 7

i am type 2 dm on oral medication. now i am preganant. since i am on tablets instead of insulin can i continue my preganancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some of the oral meds actually decrease the risk of miscarriage. Others do carry some risk and will need to be changed. There is also a chance that you will need to be put on insulin at some point in the pregnancy but you can with close monitoring have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Best of wishes.

Question 8

can you take musinex dm while om bloid pressure medication?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but…: Avoid mucinex-d which conyains Pseudoephedrine can affect BP & has potential interaction with many BP meds. Guaifenesin & dextromethorphan (mucinex (guaifenesin) dm) does not affect BP or BP meds.

Question 9

i am 39 & with essential hypertension since 18yrs.also type 2 dm.i am not on regular medications. i am getting occasional left sided chest pain.why?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: When somebody has to chest pain , cardiac origin has to be ruled out. See your doctor.

Question 10

i am hypertensive, missing my medication, and have taken walgreens cough dm....should i have concerns?

Accepted Answer

What HTNsive med?: The DM prob has some anti-HTNsive effect, but that does not mean it is safe to stop your anti-hypertensive med.  Some Anti-HTNsive meds can only be gradually reduced, and dangerous otherwise. More info is necessary.

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Can i take dimetapp cold and allergy with mucinex (guaifenesin) dm, or will there be adverse effects?

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What's the difference between dimetapp and dimetapp dm?

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What is the difference between dimetapp dm and brotapp dm for children age 4? are there any harmful side effects with brotapp dm in this age group?

A member asked:

I just have a medication question. i take wellbutrin and have a cold i decided to check before i took cold medicine and a lot of sites say some interaction exist. i wanted to know if i can take wellbutrin and mucinex sinus max or mucinex dm?

A member asked:

Am on flecainide and lisinopril i have a cold can i take tusinn dm or any other medication for a cold? that is not going to react with my medication

A member asked:

My daughter takes care for her seizures she has a cold can i give her dimetapp cold and cough medication?

A member asked:

I am type 2 dm on oral medication. now i am preganant. since i am on tablets instead of insulin can i continue my preganancy?

A member asked:

Can you take musinex dm while om bloid pressure medication?

A member asked:

I am 39 & with essential hypertension since 18yrs.also type 2 dm.i am not on regular medications. i am getting occasional left sided chest pain.why?

A member asked:

I am hypertensive, missing my medication, and have taken walgreens cough dm....should i have concerns?

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