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I am on cough syrup with codeine and it's not making my cough go away at all. so i can't sleep. is there anything i can mix? nyquil or melatonin??

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

NO: You can use either the syrup with codeine OR Delsym or Mucinex DM. Dark brown honey is an excellent cough suppressant,

Answered 7/5/2017

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A member asked:

I am on cough syrup with codeine and it's not making my cough go away at all. so i can't sleep. is there anything i can mix? nyquil or melatonin??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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