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The Most Common Mistakes When Taking Cold and Flu Medication

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Updated on Mar 26, 2025
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What Does Your Type of Cough Say About Your Illness?

Written By Kerry R. McGee, MD, FAAPUpdated on Mar 3, 2025
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Is It Pneumonia or Bronchitis? Take Our Quiz to Learn More About These Conditions

Written By Sarah Gupta, MDPublished on Feb 26, 2025
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4 Guaifenesin (Mucinex) Side Effects to Know About

Written By Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACPPublished on Feb 6, 2025
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Can I Give My Toddler Cough Drops?

Written By Clay M. Cooper, PharmDUpdated on Jan 21, 2025
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Do I Have Bronchitis? Take Our Quiz to Learn More About Bronchitis Symptoms

Written By Sarah Gupta, MDPublished on Dec 16, 2024
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Test Your Knowledge on Over-the-Counter Cold and Cough Medicine

Written By Christina Aungst, PharmDPublished on Dec 13, 2024
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11 Benzonatate Side Effects You Should Know About

Written By Nicole E. Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, NCMPUpdated on Dec 2, 2024
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Can You Safely Drink Alcohol With NyQuil?

Written By Goldina Erowele, PharmD, MBAUpdated on Dec 2, 2024
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Here’s Why Your Cough and Cold Symptoms Feel Worse at Night (You’re Not Imagining It)

Written By Karen Hovav, MD, FAAPUpdated on Nov 14, 2024
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What Is Whooping Cough? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments to Know

Written By Ronald W. Dworkin, MD, PhDUpdated on Oct 18, 2024
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5 Benzonatate (Tessalon) Interactions to Be Aware Of

Written By Patricia Weiser, PharmDPublished on Oct 15, 2024
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Robitussin CF Dosages: Your GoodRx Guide

Written By Sarah Morin, RPhPublished on Oct 7, 2024
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How Much Is Benzonatate Without Insurance?

Written By DeShena Woodard, BSN, RNPublished on Oct 4, 2024
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Mucinex Nightshift Dosages: Your GoodRx Guide

Written By Sarah Morin, RPhPublished on Oct 1, 2024
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Mucinex D Dosages: Your GoodRx Guide

Written By Sarah Morin, RPhPublished on Sep 3, 2024
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Mucinex DM Dosages: Your GoodRx Guide

Written By Sarah Morin, RPhPublished on Aug 6, 2024
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Can You Break a Rib From Coughing? Yes, and Here’s What to Do

Written By Nicole Rowe, MDUpdated on Aug 5, 2024
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6 Dextromethorphan Side Effects You Should Know About

Written By Nicole E. Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, NCMPUpdated on Jul 25, 2024
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Expectorants vs. Mucolytics: What’s the Difference Between These Cough Medications?

Written By Kristianne Hannemann, PharmDPublished on Jun 25, 2024
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Dextromethorphan Misuse: Understanding the Dangers of a Cough Syrup High

Written By Nicole E. Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, NCMPUpdated on May 28, 2024
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Over 10 Medications Can Cause Lung Damage, Shortness of Breath, or Low Oxygen Levels

Written By Khama Ennis, MD, MPH, FACEPUpdated on May 7, 2024
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DayQuil Dosages: Your GoodRx Guide

Written By Tegan Smedley, PharmD, APhUpdated on Mar 26, 2024
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Why Was Robitussin with Honey Recalled? How to Tell if Your Cough Syrup Is Impacted

Written By Christina Aungst, PharmDPublished on Jan 30, 2024
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Robitussin DM Dosages: Your GoodRx Guide

Written By Elizabeth Cambria, PharmDPublished on Oct 4, 2023
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Delsym Dosages: Your GoodRx Guide

Written By Kristine Foley, PharmDPublished on Apr 12, 2023
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Benzonatate Dosages: Your GoodRx Guide

Written By Cydnee Ng, PharmDPublished on Mar 8, 2023
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Is It Safe to Be a Social Smoker?

Written By Maria Robinson, MD, MBAPublished on Sep 21, 2021