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A member asked:

Been taking 20mg paxil 11:30am for about 5 months.can i take nyquil at night or theraflu since i'm really sick?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No for Nyquil: Yes for theraflu, as paxil would interact with an ingredient in Nyquil preparations called dextromethotphan, good luck

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Answered 11/28/2017

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