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My doctor prescribed me promethazine dm syrup for congestion and sinus infection. should i start it at bedtime? i have a toddler to care for.
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Yes: It will most likely make you pretty drowsy, so yes I would advise you starting it when the baby is sleeping. :)
Answered 11/15/2014
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