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  • remove Diabetic Tussin Maximum Strength Cough & Chest Congestion DM
    dextromethorphan/ guaifenesin
  • remove phenelzine
    generic

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 1 Interaction

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Contraindicated
Smiley face Smiley face Diabetic Tussin Maximum Strength Cough & Chest Congestion DM (dextromethorphan/ guaifenesin) + phenelzine (generic)

Contraindicated

dextromethorphan + phenelzine

contraindicated w/in 14 days of phenelzine or dextromethorphan use: combo may incr. risk of serotonin syndrome (additive effects)

Additional Considerations
Smiley face Smiley face phenelzine

add fluoxetine to Interaction Check if recent (5wk) use
Smiley face Smiley face dextromethorphan in Diabetic Tussin Maximum Strength Cough & Chest Congestion DM

add MAO inhibitor to Interaction Check if recent (14 days) use
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