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A member asked:

Can u take nyquil while on zpac antibiotics, prednisone, inhaler? treating asthmatic cough that is constant, rash,& x-ray that is unclear if pneumonia

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: I see no problem with the combination. Whether Zpak is appropriate for your "infection" is another issue.

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Answered 6/25/2018

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