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I took cipralex for 4 days but stopped by dr. direction due to possible reaction. how long until out of my system? can i take cough/mucous syrup?

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Dr. Scott Dyer answered

Depends on dosing: A rule of thumb is it takes 5 half lives to eliminate a medication from the body. A half life is typically a dosing frequency. I.e, a medication taken once daily will take 5 dosing intervals or 5 days. A medication taken every 12 hours will take 5 dosing intervals or 5 x 12 hrs= 2.5 days.

Answered 11/6/2016

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A member asked:

I took cipralex for 4 days but stopped by dr. direction due to possible reaction. how long until out of my system? can i take cough/mucous syrup?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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