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What are some great cough medicine that won't affect anxiety?
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Honey: Raw honey can be an excellent cough suppressant. Guaifenesin, found in many over the counter cough meds should be ok. Most anti-histamines will help, and do not increase anxiety
Answered 7/19/2014
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