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Can you take the cough medicine delsym (dextromethorphan) while taking sertaline?

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Caution: Interaction between Delsym (dextromethorphan) and sertraline can increase drowsiness, sedation, dizziness etc. Take only as prescribed.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/28/2016

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