Re: Robitussen and Parnate a no-no?

Posted by Caleb462 on October 6, 2003, at 21:34:02

In reply to Robitussen and Parnate a no-no?, posted by eric24 on October 6, 2003, at 20:23:08

> I've got a really bad cold or something. I don't even have the sniffles, or a sore throat. I just cannot stop coughing, and I've got a fever and dizzyness. I hate this. The cough drops aren't cutting it.
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> Can I use cough syrups with an MAOI? I think I read somewhere that you can't. I'm going to a GP on Friday, but somehow I think he is not going to know the answer to this question. Thanks for the help guys,
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> Eric
No, you should not use a cough syrup with an MAOI. Most cough remedies contain DXM, which in combination with an MAOI, can cause serotonin syndrome. Menthol cough drops are fine to use, but they don't work too well for a serious cough.
You could see about getting a small prescription for codeine from your GP, which is fine to take with Parnate, and works better than DXM anyway.

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Robitussen and Parnate a no-no? eric24 10/6/03
Re: Robitussen and Parnate a no-no? Caleb462 10/6/03
Re: Robitussen and Parnate a no-no? » eric24 Ame Sans Vie 10/8/03
Codeine for coughing Jane Austen 10/9/03

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