San Jose, CA
A 23-year-old female asked:
I have a cold and i took some mucinex 600 mg guaifenesin a few hours ago along with some aleve. can i take some dayquil severe cold and flu now?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Maricelina Caroanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Give it time: A cold just needs to run it's course. None of these meds makes it go away any sooner. In fact, it might make you feel crummier. It's stick to one remedy and folow it's instructions. Otherwise, you are just doubling up on the same thing with more risk than benefit.
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