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I was prescribed and started today medrol pack (methlyprednisone) & cefdinir for a sinus and upper respiratory infection. i was told to continue using mucinex dm as i have for 2 days. i would like to use nyquil to get sleep and calm the cough. safe?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Yes safe: but you would do just as well taking benadryl tablets at bedtime.

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/30/2019

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Nasal saline: Nasal saline washes may relieve post nasal drip and Nyquil may be used at night. Rest, drink fluids, treat fever with Tylenol.

Answered 9/30/2019

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A member asked:

I was prescribed and started today medrol pack (methlyprednisone) & cefdinir for a sinus and upper respiratory infection. i was told to continue using mucinex dm as i have for 2 days. i would like to use nyquil to get sleep and calm the cough. safe?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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