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I have a coid. i drank and went to bed. i woke up congested and still tipsy and took alkaseltzer severe sinus congestion. poison control says i'm fine?

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Dr. Nazhat Sharma answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Alcohol: Depends on how much liquor you consumed the night before. You have a hangover. Possibly you also caught a chill. Rest drink hit fluids take analgesics and call your doctor. Avoid repeating the experiencing !

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Question?: Are you concerned about possible interactions between alcohol & the Alkaseltzer product. If you drank very much alcohol you may be having symptoms related to that. A # of the compounds contained in the Alkaseltzer Plus Severe Sinus Congestion Allergy & Cough Liquid tabs can interact with alcohol to include: acetaminophen, dextromethorphan & doxylamine. It can cause dizziness, drowsiness,

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A member asked:

I have a coid. i drank and went to bed. i woke up congested and still tipsy and took alkaseltzer severe sinus congestion. poison control says i'm fine?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Nazhat Sharma answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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