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Does Dayquil Interact With Carbamazepine, Risperidone And Lamotrigine?

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Posted on Mon, 2 May 2016
Question: Hi.
I take the following psychiatric medicines: carbamazepine (tegretol), risperidone (Risperdal), lamotrigine (lamictal), and I wonder if it is ok for me to takeDay Quil cough suppressant.
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Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes you can take

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

Dayquil cough suppressant contains dextromethorphan. There is no significant drug interaction between it and the drugs you are taking.

You can take it safely.

Regards,
Dr Chintan Solanki.

Take care.
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Does Dayquil Interact With Carbamazepine, Risperidone And Lamotrigine?

Brief Answer: Yes you can take Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Dayquil cough suppressant contains dextromethorphan. There is no significant drug interaction between it and the drugs you are taking. You can take it safely. Regards, Dr Chintan Solanki. Take care.