Patient's question:
Recently, the weather has been very unpredictable, with sudden changes in temperature, and I ended up catching a cold. I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor prescribed me a lot of antiviral oral liquids. I would like to ask for some advice: can antiviral oral liquids be taken together with cold medicine? Will it cause any adverse reactions?Doctor's answer:
The common cold is caused by the cold virus, and its clinical manifestations include symptoms such as headache, fever, sneezing, and runny nose. If the doctor has conducted a thorough examination and prescribed antiviral oral liquid for treatment, it is not recommended to combine it with other medications to prevent potential drug interactions and the recurrence of side effects. While taking medication for treatment, it is advised to rest and drink plenty of water to prevent fatigue, which will help in the complete recovery from the cold.