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Does Lorazepam Interact With Virtussin AC?

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Posted on Fri, 27 Jan 2017
Question: Is it safe to take virtussin a syrup for a cough with lot of mucus when I take lorazepam, synthroid, serequel, and several other depression meds plus my heart rate as gone up about 35 points in last week.
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Safe

Detailed Answer:
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Virtussin contains Guaifenesin / Codeine, and is a cough suppressant and expectorant. It helps to stop or reduce coughing due to the common cold or inhaled irritants. It is safe to be used with other drugs.

I would insist you to take steam inhalation. Water in form of vapor reaches deep inside and helps in diluting the cough and thus provides relief.

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Does Lorazepam Interact With Virtussin AC?

Brief Answer: Safe Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. Virtussin contains Guaifenesin / Codeine, and is a cough suppressant and expectorant. It helps to stop or reduce coughing due to the common cold or inhaled irritants. It is safe to be used with other drugs. I would insist you to take steam inhalation. Water in form of vapor reaches deep inside and helps in diluting the cough and thus provides relief. Regards