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A member asked:

I've got the flu and my mother wants to know if it's safe for me to take benylin (dextromethorphan) with b12 & iron supplements, prozack and birth control?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Flu???: If you live in north america, it's unlikely that you have the flu in june. But either way, these medications aren't contraindicated when you have a viral infection.

Answered 6/6/2013

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