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A member asked:

I take benicar and norvasc. i have clear nasal drainage and some cough but no fever. i started otc mucinex (guaifenesin) and my bp is elevating. is mucinex (guaifenesin) the?

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: Yes..Be careful with otc meds and BP issues.

Answered 6/10/2014

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