u/LastHope215

28F, 5'3 , 185lbs. No smoking or drinking.

Hi docs, I have a question about a medication interaction.

I’m currently taking sertraline 25 mg daily. I went to urgent care today for a likely viral illness/possible bronchitis (lungs sounded clear per NP, likely inflammation from a virus). They recommended Mucinex DM for my cough/mucus symptoms.

The product I bought contains:

- Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

- Guaifenesin 400 mg

I’ve read that dextromethorphan can interact with SSRIs and potentially increase serotonin levels. Is Mucinex DM generally considered okay with sertraline 25 mg, or would plain guaifenesin be a safer option?

No other medications besides sertraline. Thanks.