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Hi What Cough Medicine Can I Take That Wont Conflict With My Meds.
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coughing with some congestion. this is in addition to usual parkinson's related cough

posted May 24, 2023
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Low doses of DXM are beneficial for PD. Higher doses (like the ones found in cough syrup) are detrimental. Neurologist =1 PR = 0

The Lemon Tea and Whiskey sound like the best alternative.

posted May 24, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

How about hot lemon tea with a shot of whiskey for that cough?😁

posted May 24, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

thanks-- asked the Neurologist who said ask the primary but nothing with dextromethorphan which is in most cough meds. pharmacist said he sdoes not know of any without this ingredient; primary care dr. advised us to take a cough medicine that has dextromethorphan

posted May 24, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Ask the pharmacist.

posted May 24, 2023

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