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Would it be okay to take robitussin (cough syrup) before/after a covid vaccine shot? i know we're advised against painkillers before getting the shot/s, but was wondering if that applies to robitussin. it's a cough that comes & goes (not covid, tho?

Q: would it be okay to take robitussin (cough syrup) before/after a covid vaccine shot? i know we're advised against painkillers before getting the shot/s, but was wondering if that applies to robitussin. it's a cough that comes & goes (not covid, tho?

: It is perfectly fine to take the Robitussin cough syrup with the COVID-19 vaccine. It will not diminish the antibody response to the vaccine. It is good that you are getting vaccinated since that will help prevent COVID-19 illness. Best of luck to you!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It is perfectly fine to take the Robitussin cough syrup with the COVID-19 vaccine. It will not diminish the antibody response to the vaccine. It is good that you are getting vaccinated since that will help prevent COVID-19 illness. Best of luck to you!

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2021

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I agree with Dr. Ferranti. Use of a cough syrup should not dampen development of immune response.

Answered 3/21/2021

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A member asked:

Would it be okay to take robitussin (cough syrup) before/after a covid vaccine shot? i know we're advised against painkillers before getting the shot/s, but was wondering if that applies to robitussin. it's a cough that comes & goes (not covid, tho?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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