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Can i take nyquil after 5 hours of taking promethazine cough syrup & 1 benzonatate (200 mg) ?

Q: can i take nyquil after 5 hours of taking promethazine cough syrup & 1 benzonatate (200 mg) ?

: You can, but you will become very sleepy, as promethazine is sedating. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while on these medications.

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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You can, but you will become very sleepy, as promethazine is sedating. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while on these medications.

Dr Berman agreed

Answered 2/11/2023

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A member asked:

Can i take nyquil after 5 hours of taking promethazine cough syrup & 1 benzonatate (200 mg) ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

Dr Berman agreed

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