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I was perscribed a 6 day dose pack of medrol for a cough and sinus pressure. is this sufficient? should i take additional cold medication like dayquil

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Medrol and sinus: I was perscribed a 6 day dose pack of Medrol for a cough and sinus pressure. Is this sufficient? Should I take additional cold medication like dayquil ANS: strange thing to give for sinus. I would ask the medical professional who gave it to you.

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Answered 1/5/2018

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A member asked:

I was perscribed a 6 day dose pack of medrol for a cough and sinus pressure. is this sufficient? should i take additional cold medication like dayquil

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

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