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What Causes Constant Headache And Coughing While Taking Prozac?
Hiya I am 44 years old and generally in good health. The only medication I take is prozac x 2 a day for anxiety. I have had this chesty cough for nearly 5 days now. The mucus that I bring up is thick and dark green (sorry for the gruesome details) I seem to have a constant headache and feel constantly tired.
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
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Productive cough may be related to bronchitis. Viral bronchitis is more common than bacterial bronchitis.
These infections may be associated with additional symptoms such as headaches, fatigue. Additional symptoms such as ear ache, sore throat, decreased appetite.
You may want to consider the use of mucolytic agents. These would help to reduce the thickness of the secretions so that it can be expelled easier.
Examples are bisolvan, guaifenesin, mucomyst
The use of an analgesic would help with the headache. Paracetamol can be used.
Rest and the use of enough fluids would also be important.
I hope this helps
Productive cough may be related to bronchitis. Viral bronchitis is more common than bacterial bronchitis.
These infections may be associated with additional symptoms such as headaches, fatigue. Additional symptoms such as ear ache, sore throat, decreased appetite.
You may want to consider the use of mucolytic agents. These would help to reduce the thickness of the secretions so that it can be expelled easier.
Examples are bisolvan, guaifenesin, mucomyst
The use of an analgesic would help with the headache. Paracetamol can be used.
Rest and the use of enough fluids would also be important.
I hope this helps
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