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I am an adult with cold symptoms, fever of 104.5 what can i do to break this?
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Fever: You have more than a cold with a fever that high. Alternate tylenol (acetaminophen) and Motrin every 3 hours ( each should be taken every 6 hours) to try and lower your fever. You should be seen and evaluated.
Answered 9/8/2015
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