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I cannot use dextromethorphan due to other medication i take. is there any prescription orover the counter cough suippressant i can take?

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Benzonatate: benzonatate plus or minus guaifenesin is an alternate. I assume the conflicting meds you take are one of the SSRI or SSNRI antidepressants. The conflict is that concurrent use may cause the serotonin syndrome.

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/24/2015

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