Robitussin chesty cough medicine

As cold and flu season rages on, health experts are warning people with high blood pressure to avoid taking certain over-the-counter medications for a cold or the flu. If you are being treated for high blood pressure, you should avoid decongestant cough medicine because it constricts blood vessels to reduce cold congestion. This can be dangerous for people with high blood pressure.

This can be a problem for people with poor circulation because constricted blood vessels can temporarily raise reduce blood flow and blood pressure to dangerous levels. Decongestants can also interfere with prescribed blood pressure medication and prevent them from being effective.

The good news is that if you have a cough from the common cold or the flu, it is safe to take Robitussin chesty cough medicine or Robitussin dry cough medicine to treat your cough.

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How Is A Chesty Cough Different From A Dry Cough?

If you have a chesty cough (aka wet cough or productive cough), you probably feel a heaviness in the lung area, with congestion and a cough that feels ‘wet’ because when you cough mucus or phlegm comes up.

On the other hand, a dry cough just causes a tickle in the throat and constant dry coughing with no phlegm (aka non-productive coughs).

Why Are Decongestants Bad If You Have High Pressure?

Cough syrups, tablets, and capsules that are decongestants which contain the active ingredients phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine. Cold products that contain decongestants are marked with the letters “CF” or “D” on the box or label.

In addition to decongestants, individuals who are being treated for high blood pressure should also avoid cold medications containing nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs); Advil Cold & Sinus is one example, because they counteract the effectiveness of high blood pressure medications.

What Cough Medicine Should I Take If I Have High Blood Pressure?

Robitussin chesty cough medicine and Robitussin dry cough medicine are both safe options. If you have a wet cough, use a Robitussin product that contains guaifenesin to loosen and clear mucous. And, if you are suffering from an irritating dry cough, take Robitussin cough syrup that contains dextromethorphan to suppress coughs.

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