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

does robitussin-dm have drugs in it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: All medications are drugs, meaning active components that has an effect. 
This medication has Guaifenesin a mucolytic and dextrometorphan a cough suppressant.

Question 3

does robitussin-dm have alcohol in it?

Accepted Answer

Robitussin DM (guaifenesin and dextromethorphan): Cough ; congestion does not contain alcohol. If you check different Robitussin (guaifenesin) products - look on the bottom of the front of the package ; it will state is alcohol free. Some of their products may contain alcohol.

Question 4

can i take aleve after taking robitussin dm?

Accepted Answer

: I don't consider this combination to have any significant interaction problems. Your pharmacist can validate this advice.

Question 5

can i take aleve pm and robitussin dm together?

Accepted Answer

: Yes

Question 6

is it ok to take benzonatate with robitussin dm?

Accepted Answer

2 Cough supressants: You are intending to take Robitussin DM, a medicine that has a cough suppressant and expectorant, with benzonatate,tessalon, which is also a cough suppressant. Instead, take the robitussin DM because it has the expectorant with it as well. Studies show that the combination of benzonatate and guaifenesin is excellent as well but should not be stacked with dextromethorphan. Good luck.

Question 7

can i take benzonatate and robitussin dm together?

Accepted Answer

: Should be fine if your cough is not responding to either one alone.

Question 8

can i take zpack & robitussin dm night time together?

Accepted Answer

Sounds ok: If a person had no problems taking Z-pak and Robitussin DM in the past at different times of day, she should have no problems taking the two medications at the same time of day. The two medications do not have any noticeable effects upon one another.

Question 9

is it dangerous to take a lot of robitussin-dm gel tabs?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should only use this medication as directed on the package and only for 3-5 days. If your symptoms are not resolving within that time follow up with your pcp to ensure there is not something more serious going on. The dextromethorphan can be addictive.

Question 10

can i take cymbalta (duloxetine) and robitussin-dm together?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps, but...: Serotonin syndrome can be a serious problem, including drowsiness, confusion, extreme changes in blood pressure problems, even seizures and heart issues.

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