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Is it okay to be mixing cough syrup and alcohol?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Dangerous: Not a good idea, possibly life threatening!

Dr Livingston and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/1/2013

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