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On beta blockers (bystolic.) is it safe to take a cough suppressant whose only main ingredients are guaffisen & dm?

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Dr. Anita Prakash answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: Should not be an issue. The medicine to stay away from in heart patients is Sudafed (pseudo ephedrine)

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/25/2017

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