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If i take tylenol (acetaminophen) and cough medicine that are 4 hour doses, would i be safe to drink after the 4 hours are up? or will it still be in my system.

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

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Compounding effects: Taking cough/cold medicines along with alcohol is a risky proposition. You may have more dizziness, nausea, headache, and you certainly should not drive a car or other motor vehicle because of worsening response time. Not safe.

Answered 9/29/2015

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A member asked:

If i take tylenol (acetaminophen) and cough medicine that are 4 hour doses, would i be safe to drink after the 4 hours are up? or will it still be in my system.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

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