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Does taking medications for fever/sore throat ( acetaminophen, chloropheniramine) help reduce it's duration ? what if i do not take any medication ?

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Dr. Barbara A Majeroni answered

No: These medications do not shorten the duration of a sore throat. Their intent is to make you more comfortable while you wait for it to pass.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 2/26/2014

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Dr. Gregory Neyman answered

Specializes in General Practice

No: Unless you sore throat is from sinus drainage, anti histamines will not help. Tylenol (acetaminophen) helps with symptoms but does nothing to alter the course of an illness.

Answered 8/28/2016

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A member asked:

Does taking medications for fever/sore throat ( acetaminophen, chloropheniramine) help reduce it's duration ? what if i do not take any medication ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Barbara A Majeroni answered

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Dr. Gregory Neyman answered

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