Heart Health
Beware of possible risks from cold and flu remedies
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Some over-the-counter cold and flu medicines (including DayQuil and Tylenol Cold and Flu) combine the decongestant phenylephrine and acetaminophen, a common pain reliever. But the combination of those two drugs may boost the risk of side effects that are potentially serious for people with heart disease.
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