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Can i take cough meds over-the-counter w high bp meds?
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You can: provided that it does not have ingredient in it which can raise your blood pressure. Your doctor or pharmacist can help you with that.
Answered 9/22/2014
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Cough meds and hi bp: Decongestant meds --no. Dextromethorphan -- yes. Use Halls cough drops. Use Ricola. Use Airborn.
Answered 10/30/2014
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