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Can i take nyquil with virtussin. i have a really bad cough and i need some relief to sleep. i've already taken the virtussin but it hasn't helped.

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Dr. John Michel answered

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NO: If it is the virtussin with codeine you are taking too much medicine.This already guaifenesin and psuedoephridine in it. There are similar products in the nyquil. If your cough is that bad you need to see your doctor

Answered 4/13/2018

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A member asked:

Can i take nyquil with virtussin. i have a really bad cough and i need some relief to sleep. i've already taken the virtussin but it hasn't helped.

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