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I take n-acetyl-cysteine, is this okay to take daily - i am a heavy smoker cutting down and it seems to help my lungs (pain, mild mucus, breathless)?
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No problem: But check your dose with your doctor. Good luck stopping smoking. 65% of smokers develop depression. I am curious if you are on all three antidepressants at once and whether that is helping. Let me know.
Answered 10/5/2013
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