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Can Nyquil Be Taken For Fever And Cough After A Heart Bypass?

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Question : Hi, I am a heart patient (had triple bypass in 2012) and presently I have sever cold and flu with fever and cough. Can I take nyquil for cold if not what can I take for severe cold. Also i have trouble sleeping so can I take tylenol PM daily?
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Answered by Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Plain Nyquil can be taken by you but not Nyquil-D; Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX As you have cardiac disease, you need to take other drugs with caution. Plain Nyquil can be taken by you but not Nyquil D; Please note the difference- Nnyquil D ( not nyquil) contain psuedo ephidrene which should not be used by cardiac patients. However, you can safely take tylenol. if you have any doubt, please post. all the best.
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Can Nyquil Be Taken For Fever And Cough After A Heart Bypass?

Brief Answer: Plain Nyquil can be taken by you but not Nyquil-D; Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX As you have cardiac disease, you need to take other drugs with caution. Plain Nyquil can be taken by you but not Nyquil D; Please note the difference- Nnyquil D ( not nyquil) contain psuedo ephidrene which should not be used by cardiac patients. However, you can safely take tylenol. if you have any doubt, please post. all the best.