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What happens/ is it dangerous if i take cold medication and don't actually have a cold. i can't tell if i actually have a cold or if my throat is just sore and can't afford a doctor's trip currently?
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Nothing bad will happen. People take colds medications all the time for allergies or other symptoms not caused by colds. You should be tested for COVID.
Answered 11/19/2022
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