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Woman drinking a glass of water and holding her throat: Why does my throat hurt when I wake up?

Woman drinking a glass of water and holding her throat: Why does my throat hurt when I wake up?

Health Education

Why does my throat hurt when I wake up?

Are you waking up with a sore throat in the morning? Here’s what may be causing it and how to prevent it.

Rx medications: Pseudoephedrine interactions

Rx medications: Pseudoephedrine interactions

Pseudoephedrine interactions to avoid

Although pseudoephedrine has some potential interactions, in many cases, it can still be taken safely with some precautions

Man holding his throat and speaking to a pharmacist about medicine

Man holding his throat and speaking to a pharmacist about medicine

Health Education

How long does a sore throat last?

A sore throat typically lasts two to seven days, depending on the cause

A woman holding her throat and drinking water: Does ibuprofen help with sore throat?

A woman holding her throat and drinking water: Does ibuprofen help with sore throat?

Health Education

Does ibuprofen help with sore throat?

While ibuprofen can help alleviate the symptoms of a sore throat, it does not treat the underlying condition

Cough syrup in a dosing cup with pill bottle and thermometer: Can I take ibuprofen with Dayquil?

Cough syrup in a dosing cup with pill bottle and thermometer: Can I take ibuprofen with Dayquil?

Can you take ibuprofen with Dayquil?

Ibuprofen and Dayquil Cold and Flu don't interact directly, so most individuals can safely use both for relieving flu or cold symptoms

eye drops next to thermometer - can pink eye cause a fever

eye drops next to thermometer - can pink eye cause a fever

Health Education

Can pink eye cause a fever?

The virus or bacteria causing the infection can also give you a fever.

Two hands holding different OTC drugs: Can you take ibuprofen with Mucinex?

Two hands holding different OTC drugs: Can you take ibuprofen with Mucinex?

Can you take ibuprofen with Mucinex?

Normally, ibuprofen can be safely consumed alongside Mucinex

thermometer and nasal spray - can a sinus infection cause a fever

thermometer and nasal spray - can a sinus infection cause a fever

Health Education

Do sinus infections cause fever?

It’s possible, but fever isn’t one of the most common symptoms

Image of different cough medicines - benzonatate and NyQuil

Image of different cough medicines - benzonatate and NyQuil

Do benzonatate and NyQuil mix?

There’s no interaction, but spacing out the doses can avoid intensified side effects, such as drowsiness

An ibuprofen tablet and cough syrup bottle: Can you take ibuprofen with Nyquil?

An ibuprofen tablet and cough syrup bottle: Can you take ibuprofen with Nyquil?

Can you take ibuprofen with Nyquil?

Most people can take Nyquil and ibuprofen together, but there are risks. Here’s what you should know.

Purple pill bottle and white medication tablets: Can you take Zyrtec if you have high blood pressure?

Purple pill bottle and white medication tablets: Can you take Zyrtec if you have high blood pressure?

Does Zyrtec raise blood pressure?

Zyrtec-D and other combination medications include pseudoephedrine, which may raise heart rate and blood pressure

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