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Suggest Treatment For Chest Congestion With Jaw Pain

Posted on Tue, 28 Feb 2017

Question: I was congested and needed Benadryl so I took 2 to help with this due to allergies but I also had a hurting jaw and Tylenol and codeine mix 120-12 and I took about 5ml. Do I need to make sure I stay awake. Or rather will I am not wake up if I do go to sleep. I'm worried.

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes u can take both medication.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query. In my opinion, you might be having allergic bronchitis with jaw pain. Codeine for cough and Tylenol for pain is correct. U can take both medication together. You don't have to stay awake or may not wake up. Codeine causes slight drowsiness and sedation but a wakeable limits. Don't worry. Continue medications as advised. Seek doctor help if needed or symptom persists. Hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Deepashree (6 minutes later)

What about the benadryl?

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
benadryl is a expectorant

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your follow up query. Dry cough is treated with Codeine and wet cough with benadryl. If chest congestion is more with lot of phlegm then take benadryl. If it's dry irritating cough then take Codeine. Hope I have answered your question . Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy