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A member asked:

I was given tussionex for cough (bad cold) & took it at 8pm. i am so congested though..can i take a sudafed? (the non ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) kind...it's the otc

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Probably: If you have used Sudafed before then you can take it now however it may keep you awake.

Dr Bennet agreed

Answered 6/20/2015

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Dr. Theresa Henderson answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

OK: You can take a decongestant like Sudafed as plain Tussinex does not have a decongestant or stimulant in it

Answered 6/20/2015

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