Is Dayquil Safe To Take While On Lisinopril And Lipitor?

Posted on Wed, 2 Mar 2016

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Question : I am on lisinopri,l metoprolol,lipitor. I have stents in my LAD. Can I tale drugs such as Dayquil safely for a chest cold?

Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Dayquil is known to reduce efficacy of metaprolol

Detailed Answer:
welcome to health care magic, I share your concern and I will try to help you out in best possible way.
Dayquil is combination of Pseudoephedrine HCL/D-Methorphan/Guaifensin/Acetaminiphen.

Guaifenesin is an expectorant that helps to thin and loosen mucus in the lungs, making it easier to cough up the mucus, it is known to interfere with metabolism of metaprolol. Using these medications together can make metoprolol less effective and increase the effects of Guafensin. Hence I recommend you to Contact your doctor before starting Dayquil. However Lisinopril and Liptor are not known to interact with Dayquil.
I hope this helps you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar