Question 1

can i take an ambien (zolpidem) after taking  benzonatate mucinex and levofloxacin? i have pneumonia an can't sleep.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Should be fine. Is your sleeplessness due to cough? Benzonatate is an absolutely useless cough suppressant. If the cough is what is keeping you up at night then a better cough suppressant like Codeine or hydrocodone syrup may be a better option.   Contact the prescribing doctor and let them know the tessalon is not working.

Question 2

if i believe i've had walking pneumonia for about 5 days should i go to the doctor? or should i just wait it out? also should i take mucinex (guaifenesin)?

Accepted Answer

Depends: That non-specific label is usually used for a problem that can be handled as an outpatient.It can cover a lot of minor lower respiratory viruses that will self heal. It can also apply to early stages of bacterial pneumonia that could worsen and be deadly.If your symptoms are minor and you can do most of your daily activities, you may be able to wait it out.If not, get in to be evaluated.

Question 3

pneumonia-had rociphen shot, day 5 of zithromax, still coughing, he's 3 y.o.  can he take mucinex (guaifenesin)?  30lbs.  he may need breathing treatment, please ad

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon: Even after antibiotic treatment, many children will have a dry cough that lasts six weeks or more. If concerned, see a pediatrician.

Question 4

whats better for bronchitis, robitussin dm, mucinex dm or something else? ive been taking robitussin but its not working too well. is there anything different or better between the two when theyre both dm? (had a chest x-ray &shows no pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

: Unfortunately none of those will treat bronchitis. Most bronchitis is viral and even if bacterial it would not show up on an X-ray. Sometimes it is treated with an antibiotic but mostly needs to resolve with time. However, please contact your doctor if not improving or if worsening.

Question 5

7 weeks after covid and viral pneumonia have cough that triggers with talking.  had this at the start of last illness. went away for several weeks now back.  blood ox 93 now.  taking mucinex and pearl cough suppressant given in hospital. suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Bronchospasm...: This cough is likely due to bronchospasm, where the airways tend to collapse and the cough opens them again. Having a pulse ox decreased to 93% would be common with this. COVID/viral pneumonia can trigger this and then the bronchospasm can continue. A bronchodilator inhaler will keep your airways open, thus relieving the cough. Call your doctor and the inhaler can be prescribed. Good luck!

Question 6

diagnosed with pneumonia, have taken zpak for 3 days. took mucinex (guaifenesin) dm today and have bubbling/fizz noise in lung after inhale. should i go back in?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: If you have no fever or difficulty breathing the noise you hear is loose secretions freed up by mucinex (guaifenesin). Deep breaths and cough every 15-30 minutes. Cough after respiratory infections persists a mean length of 17 days. As long as you can cough and expectorate and breathing is easy you should recover just fine. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 7

doctor prescribed amoxiclav+mucinex dm 10ml/6hrs to patient with earlier pneumonia and now atelectasis in both lower lung zones.can mucinex guaifenesin 600 mg/12 hrs tablet for chest congestion be taken instead as mucinex dm syrup is not available?

Accepted Answer

: Mucinex (Guaifenesin) alone does not suppress cough, it is an expectorant (make the phlegm loose). Yes, you can take that if cough does not bother you much. If you want, you can buy Robitussin DM which has the same effects as Mucinex DM. Besides medications, you need to do deep breathing and cough to fight against the atelectasis ( take a deep breath, hold for a second or two then cough out).

Question 8

is it ok to take mucinex up to date of surgery?

Accepted Answer

Mucinex: Often medications are held from midnight on of the day of procedure. Anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents may need to be held days before.  Mucinex should be fine to take up to surgery date.

Question 9

can i have one cup of coffee a day when taking mucinex?

Accepted Answer

: I wouldn't expect any problems in doing so.

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A member asked:

Can i take an ambien (zolpidem) after taking benzonatate mucinex and levofloxacin? i have pneumonia an can't sleep.

A member asked:

If i believe i've had walking pneumonia for about 5 days should i go to the doctor? or should i just wait it out? also should i take mucinex (guaifenesin)?

A member asked:

Pneumonia-had rociphen shot, day 5 of zithromax, still coughing, he's 3 y.o. can he take mucinex (guaifenesin)? 30lbs. he may need breathing treatment, please ad

A member asked:

Whats better for bronchitis, robitussin dm, mucinex dm or something else? ive been taking robitussin but its not working too well. is there anything different or better between the two when theyre both dm? (had a chest x-ray &shows no pneumonia?

A member asked:

7 weeks after covid and viral pneumonia have cough that triggers with talking. had this at the start of last illness. went away for several weeks now back. blood ox 93 now. taking mucinex and pearl cough suppressant given in hospital. suggestions?

A member asked:

Diagnosed with pneumonia, have taken zpak for 3 days. took mucinex (guaifenesin) dm today and have bubbling/fizz noise in lung after inhale. should i go back in?

A member asked:

Doctor prescribed amoxiclav+mucinex dm 10ml/6hrs to patient with earlier pneumonia and now atelectasis in both lower lung zones.can mucinex guaifenesin 600 mg/12 hrs tablet for chest congestion be taken instead as mucinex dm syrup is not available?

A member asked:

Is it ok to take mucinex up to date of surgery?

A member asked:

Can i have one cup of coffee a day when taking mucinex?

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