### Human:\ncan i take cough medicine with augmentin. i got diagnosed with a sinus infection on friday so i got prescribed generic augmentin 875mg. i also have a bunch of mucus piled up in my throat that when i cough i sometime choke and end up throwing up mucus. it also feels like i'm choking when i lay down. can i take a cough medicine with augmentin to relieve this?\n\n### Assistant: depends. some cough medications are "expectorants" that loosen mucous and actually encourage coughing. some are "suppressants" that quiet a cough. some have both. a medication that makes you cough combined with one that quiets a cough. these do not make sense to me. it is important to cough out this post-nasal drainage from your sinuses so cough medications may be contraindicated in some cases. since i do not know your particular case or medical history it would be best to check with your medical provider if you have any doubts about your ability to use cough medications.