acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine, and dextromethorphan


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acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine, and dextromethorphan - What should I avoid while taking ?
Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, pain, or allergy medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine, and dextromethorphan are contained in many cold, pain, and allergy medicines available over the counter. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of a certain drug. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine, or dextromethorphan. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase the risk of liver damage while you are taking acetaminophen. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day, do not take acetaminophen without your doctor's advice, and never take more than 2 grams (2000 mg) of acetaminophen per day. This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

Tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by chlorpheniramine.