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Can you take cyclobenzaprine and meloxicam together?

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If your healthcare provider recommends taking both cyclobenzaprine and meloxicam together, be sure you know how to take each medication. Follow the instructions on your medication label, and check with your pharmacist if you have any questions. There are some important points to be aware of regarding how to take each medication.

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Can you give a child Motrin and Tylenol together to treat a fever?

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Again, the combination of these meds is no longer recommended—but if you must switch medications throughout a child’s sickness (for example, if you run out of one option), pay careful attention to the dosage and intervals for each. In that case, it’s essential to stick to the proper weight-based dose and dosing intervals.

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Can you drink on Mucinex?

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Always follow the directions on the packaging or consult a healthcare professional if you have concerns about the appropriate dosage. You shouldn’t combine any Mucinex products with other cough and cold medications, such as Robitussin. That means no more than one to two drinks per day for men and no more than one per day for women.

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4 ways pharmacists can improve health literacy

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Meaning, the vast majority of patients may not be able to read and fully understand their prescription labels or follow-up instructions. And that can cause medication errors or other risks, such as increased mortality or visits to the emergency room. Explain the details of prescription labels.

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Diphenhydramine interactions to avoid

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It is available in oral, topical, and injectable dosage forms. Diphenhydramine interacts with other medications, both prescription and over-the-counter. Be sure to read the labels of over-the-counter sleep aids and cold medications to look for the presence of diphenhydramine before taking more.

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Sertraline: Everything you need to know about generic Zoloft

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Generic medications must have the same dosage form, safety, strength, route of administration, quality, performance characteristics, and intended use. For medications labeled as “narrow therapeutic index drugs”, like certain anti-seizure medicines , a doctor may prefer sticking with a brand name.

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Can you take fluconazole and metronidazole together?

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If your healthcare provider prescribes both drugs together, you’ll want to know how to take each medication. Follow the instructions on your medication label, and check with your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.