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I have strep throat and i'm having trouble sleeping. ive taken penicillin that my doctor prescribed. can i take both penicillin and nyquil?
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Yes: Yes, that would be a reasonable choice.
Answered 5/6/2021
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Yes: Make sure that you are not taking acetaminophen and cold medicines as that may lead to an overdose of this medication.
Answered 4/21/2021
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