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Can Robitussin Be Taken Along With Cyclobenzaprine?

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Posted on Thu, 15 Dec 2016
Question: Hello
I am taking cyclobenzaprine to help a neck injury. I have a cough and took robitussin and only read the label afterwards and it doesn't seem the two should go together. What should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
you can take them together

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel , Orthopedic Surgeon.
Robitussin contains Dextromethorphan , a cough sedative and Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant.
They do potentiate the action of each other , both act on central nervous system.
They can be taken together , only significant side effect would be increased drowsiness. SO do not do any heavy machinery work or driving when giving these medicines.
I hope I have answered your questions, Please feel free to ask any further question.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Gopal (16 hours later)
Thank you for your answer!! I lived!
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hi
You are welcome
Thanks and Regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Can Robitussin Be Taken Along With Cyclobenzaprine?

Brief Answer: you can take them together Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel , Orthopedic Surgeon. Robitussin contains Dextromethorphan , a cough sedative and Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant. They do potentiate the action of each other , both act on central nervous system. They can be taken together , only significant side effect would be increased drowsiness. SO do not do any heavy machinery work or driving when giving these medicines. I hope I have answered your questions, Please feel free to ask any further question.