A 32-year-old female asked:
i hurt everywhere my chest my lower back my joints in my fingers and my head. i want to take nyquil so i can sleep and i want to take mucinex (guaifenesin) to help with the chest pressure. is it ok to take these 2 medicines at the same time?
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Dr. Jon Grischkan answered
15 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Be careful: Nyquil and Mucinex (guaifenesin) are name brands for a "brand" of medication, and many of them have similar ingredients
ie: Mucinex (guaifenesin) may have guaifenisen, dextromethorhan, pseudoephedrine, etc.
The other nyquil product may have the exact same or similar medications leading to a possible overdose.
Best to check with your doctor or a pharmacist prior toopping a bunch of pills.
Answered on Feb 27, 2016
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