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Due to a condition with my lungs i am coughing to the point of tears, i take xanax (alprazolam) for insomnia and anxiety. can i take cough medicine with my xanax (alprazolam)?

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Try Delsym (dextromethorphan): Try delsym (dextromethorphan polistirex), take 2 teaspoonful (10 ml or cc) every 12 hours and if cough gets worse or does not resolve in about 1 week see your doctor for evaluation and care. Hope you feel better soon. Take care.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/23/2013

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