Patients with hypertension good OTC option

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Dr. Thompson, for patients with hypertension a good OTC option to treat the common cold is coricidin HBP. The reason that this is a good drug option is because it does not contain the nasal decongestants that have been linked to decreased effectiveness of hypertension medications and increased heart rate. The active ingredients in coricidin HBP are acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine, and dextromethorphan. It is effective in treating fevers, body aches, cough, runny nose, and sneezing.

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