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I take vyvanse 60mg once a day. currently, i have a bad cough & thick phlegm. i read that you should take mucinex dm with vyvanse. is this true? dm is the only one that seems to help. if i wait a couple hours after taking vyvanse will it be okay?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Vyvanse: DM(dextromethorphan) is listed as a potential interactor with Vyganse and thus should be avoided. DM suppresses cough. I feel you need to loosen phlegm and should take plain mucinex rather than suppress your cough. Mucinex will help loosen phlegm and help you expectorate it.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 12/24/2020

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A member asked:

I take vyvanse 60mg once a day. currently, i have a bad cough & thick phlegm. i read that you should take mucinex dm with vyvanse. is this true? dm is the only one that seems to help. if i wait a couple hours after taking vyvanse will it be okay?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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