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Can you take venlafaxine with guaifenesin cough medicine?

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Dr. Edward Kuhnley answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Guaifenesin with: venlafaxine okay, but Guaifenesin DM contains dextromethorphan and together with venlafaxine may increase the risk of a rare but serious condition called the serotonin syndrome. Consult your prescriber regarding safe alternatives. Best regards for good health.

Answered 1/9/2018

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