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When taking Depakote (valproate), it's important to avoid cold medicines that contain alcohol or certain sedatives, as they can increase the risk of side effects. Over-the-counter options like acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain and fever, along with non-drowsy antihistamines like loratadine or cetirizine, are generally considered safer. However, always consult your healthcare provider before combining any medications to ensure safety and avoid interactions.
What else can I help you with?
What cold medicines can you take while on prednisone?
When taking prednisone, it's generally safe to use over-the-counter cold medicines that do not contain decongestants like pseudoephedrine, as they can increase blood pressure and cause other side effects. Antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine or loratadine, can be taken, but it's best to consult a healthcare provider for personalized advice. Additionally, avoid cold medicines containing alcohol or NSAIDs, as they may interact with prednisone. Always check with a doctor or pharmacist before combining medications.
Can cold and headache pills be taken at once?
No, You should not mix medicines unless doing so under the guidance of a qualified medical practitioner.
Can diabetes tab metforin be taken with cold meds?
It would help a lot if you could provide the name of the cold medicine you want to take. Different products contain different medicines. One might contain antihistamines while another contains antihistamines with added acetaminophen and decongestants.
Why would having a cold also develop a back rash?
Probably the rash was due to the medicines you have taken. (allergy) try to change it or lower the dosage.
Are medicines bad for you?
Cold medicines are not bad for a person if they need to take them. If a person is not sick, then the medicines are potentially harmful.
Does cold medicine kill the cold?
Cold medicines are not bad for a person if they need to take them. If a person is not sick, then the medicines are potentially harmful.
Can you give a dog cold medicine while they are nursing?
A dog should never receive any medication which wasn't prescribed or recommended for it by your Vet. In particular, there aren't "cold medicines" for dogs and human cold medicines can cause them harm. If you have questions about a medicine your Vet prescribed for your nursing dog, you should call the prescribing Vet.
Can you quit taking Depakote er 100mg cold turkey?
not a good idea, can induce seizures.
Can cold medicines cause false positives?
Cold medicines often contain significant proportions of alcohol. The test therefore would not be a false positive if you have taken one or more of the cold medicines because the test will correctly detect the presence of alcohol.
How is the common cold treated by doctors?
There are no known medicines proven to shorten or cure the common cold.
With narrow angle glaucoma what cold medicines can you take?
nyquill
Can you take NyQuil while taking Depakote?
Depakote should not be taken in conjunction with Alcohol, which NyQuil does contain. However the amount of Alcohol in a single adult dosage of NyQuil should not cause harm. Plus you should be going directly to bed after taking the NyQuil dose. Any symptoms of dizziness, or vision difficulty, speech, etc should go un-noticed. However, to be absolutely safe, ask your Doctor about your specific requirements!
