There are 177 ratings for the drug: TUSSIONEX in the Askapatient database.

Key to ratings for tussionex: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine.

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5	uncontrollable coughing	drowsiness	I swear by the stuff! Not a lot of Dr.s will prescribe the medication but when I have problems getting my coughing under control and trouble sleeping I do not hesitate to suggest it to either an emergency room doctor or any other that I happen to see including my primary care physician. Do to severe asthma complications beginning when I was very young, Tussionex was not first choice but when we found nothing else would work for me, I began taking a small amount under my mothers constant supervision. I swear by it now, my family swears by it now. Tussionex is very well known to cause dizziness and drowsiness, however if you have uncontrollable coughing and an over the counter even less intense cough suppressant is not working, you should probably be in bed sleeping anyhow. I personally truly appreciated the way it allowed me to relax when I was sick, I have been capable of getting well faster when hit with a cough since I have discovered Tussionex. I would not hesitate to recommend it to family and friends!	F	23	1 tsp 1X D		8/30/2010
5	Uncontrolled Coughing since 2003	Side effects include slight insomnia if taken too late, slight difficulty in remaining focused on specific tasks, if taken and I have a drink with caffeine for some reason I get a huge energy boost - however, when multi-tasking going back to completion of the specific task leaves many projects incomplete in the short-term. Other side effect includes a slightly dry mouth and unusual sweating on only the right side of the face and neck, lower left back and sometimes the back of the knees. When reading below ***NOTE – The section only allows for 1500 characters and I was a bit over – the following was omitted from the ending “I am about 80lb overweight and my diaphragm causes pressure against the stomach. Unfortunately I just can’t afford it right now as I would love to be off this – I truly hope this helps anyone with my condition and may not know it.”	A suggestion for people w/ chronic cough, have yourself checked for Acid Reflux or GERD. In 2003 I began an uncontrolled cough. The short is this – I’ve been to 7-doctors. 2-Pulmonologists (Lung), 2-ENTs (Ear Nose & Throat) 2-Gastrointestinal Specialist and my Primary Dr. Tests included, 2-MRIs, 1-CT Scan, multiple X-rays of the chest, throat and sinus area, tons of blood work, a bronchoscopy and finally an endoscopy. All these doctors told me the same thing – good news was “All the things we thought it could have been it isn’t,” bad news was, “we still don’t know why you are coughing.” After 4-years I was sent to USC Med Center. The head of Gastroenterology put two probes up my nose down into the esophagus for 24-hours to monitor stomach gases. A person with bad acid reflux normally has bad heartburn. These people have between 30 - 45 episodes of acid reflux a day. I have over 80 episodes a day but without heartburn so it confused the specialists. The difference is that my condition only lets a little gas, not stomach acid out into the esophagus causing a slight irritation. As the gas leaks it is then inhaled. The lungs try to protect the soft tissue of the lungs with mucus. With that and the esophagus irritation I get a persistent cough. Tussionex closes off the sphincter muscle between the esophagus and the stomach stopping the cough dead. Solutions that will stop this cough include weight loss, Lap-ban	M	52	7 years 1 Teaspoon 3X D		8/24/2010 Email
5	persistant cough	Extreme drowsiness and light headed/spacey feeling. Would not recommend driving	Cured cough almost immediately. Had trouble sleeping with the cough, but medication eliminated cough so could get full nights sleep. Now at office and cannot keep eyes open.		69	2 days 1/2-1 teas 2X D		8/4/2010
5	chronic cough, allergeis	profuse sweating, tremour, coma like sleep, stomach upset, nausea, diziness, hot flash, blurred vision, drowsiness, chronic fatigue	It seems to trigger a detox symptoms in me. I break out in sweats, and hot flashes a few hours after taking it. Very disquieting feeling. But it does perform like no other. I hate having to depend on it to sleep and to stop the cough reflex.	F	37	90 days		1/31/2010 Email
5	dry hacking cough	Itchiness, drowsiness	After over the counter cough syrups, tessalon perles, and promethazine with codeine failed to control my cough, my doctor prescribed Tussionex, and it worked better than any of those to suppress my cough. My side effects were mild - the itchiness bothered me a little, but the drowsiness was not so much that I was unable to be active during the day, and the Tussionex did help me fall asleep at night, especially because I was coughing less.	M	26	7 days		12/27/2009
5	hoarse cough, sinus infection	itching, feeling like nothing bothers me and i can accomplish anything. hard to poop sometimes.	first of all, this stuff is NOT THAT EXPENSIVE lol. its $15 for a bottle. if you want expensive, when i was on adderall for a.d.d. it cost me $68 for a months supply.... that my friends, is an example of expensive. tussionex is amazing because it kicks the cough and releaves all my pain and soreness and runny nose and lets me sleep after giving me hours of energy where i accomplish many tasks. this stuff makes life seem very interesting and also releaves my symptoms of anxiety and depression.	M	24	5 days		12/4/2009
5	Cough/ Whooping Cough	itchy.. spaced out	its amazing.. Its not that expensive... $15...totally worth it!! totally helps.	F	22	3 weeks		10/28/2009
5	Severe cough	Mild drowsiness that last appx 12 hours.	This is the only cough medicine that has ever worked for me. i first tried it after it was prescribed for my mother (lung cancer) Absolutely amazing medication. And as to the expense. I wait until my deductible is fulfilled for the year then I had my doctor write me a prescription for the full size dispensing bottle. 443ml, and no charge! One bottle has lasted me four years. I only use it when absolutely necessary.	M	56			10/17/2009
5	Flu	Extreme euphoria, no pain	I slept like a baby for six hours, then when I woke up I forgot that it was a 12 hour medicine and took it again. Was wired for the rest of the night. Made me feel well enough to go for a run. DON'T TAKE THIS AND DRIVE!!!	M	17	1 days		10/14/2009
5	chronic bronchitis	sleepiness	As others have stated, this works when everything else fails. I've suffered through many bouts of bronchitis, and it's a miserable experience. Tussionex is seriously the only thing that gets me through the pain and sleeplessness. I've not had any of the whacked side effects others have mentioned here, but everyone is different and perhaps they just needed cut the dosage way, way down. I just went to my doctor's office yesterday for yet another round of bronchitis, and a new doctor sent me home with a 'lesser' cough syrup prescription. It was completely worthless and as a result I was up for hours, and everything is now more painful. So, yeah, thanks for that, doc. Needless to say I called back this morning for Tussionex and told them to stick with what WORKS. For doctors who are so 'afraid' of this stuff, maybe they have personal issues that interfere with their judgment regarding others. Maybe they've never had chronic bronchitis or pneumonia and don't understand just how worthless the other cough remedies are. Whatever. It's ridiculous to expect someone else to suffer through when there is a solution. Someone mentioned earlier that they wish it came in generic form. YES, it does. My pharmacy gives me the generic all the time.	F	46	8 years		10/9/2009
5	Cough, sneezing, congestion	dizziness	I have had a very bad cold for 5 days, and have taken several OTC remedies, as well as prescription Clarinex and Singulair. Nothing worked until I took one teaspoon of Tussionex! Within half an hour I stopped sniffling, sneezing and coughing. I would not be able to function at work, but this is absolutely perfect for me when I can stay home and rest.	F	51	1 days		9/11/2009
5	Mycoplasma/Strep Throat/Bronchitis	Euphoria, slight drowsiness, relaxation	Whenever I get sick, my doctor gives me this treasure. Not only is the medication completely effective against cough, throat irritation, and restlessness, it gets you high to boot! I wouldn't call myself a drug addict, but when everything is a blur, I want something to mess me up. Tussionex is literally liquid gold.	M	20	10 days		7/31/2009
5	severe cough	drowsiness	I was forewarned about tussionex, so I've always limited use to a half-dose as a last resort. As has been mentioned, it instantly smothers throat irritation, tastes great, and knocks you on your keister. I can't imagine taking this stuff on a regular basis, but boy am I glad it's there when I need it!	F	30	5 years		7/2/2009
5	Coughing	Drowzy but can not sleep for long I wake up about every hour. Very vivid dreams. Dry mouth. Wired	My allergies get real bad about twice a year, it causes me to have alot of nazal drainage, which settle's in my chest or throat and it causes me to cough constantly just trying to get it out!! Gross but true! My doctor started me on a codine cough syurp that was awful almost made me throw up just smelling it. It was a cheap and stopped the cough but it was so nasty it would even make me sick several hours after I took it. I complained to my doctor about this and he finally prescribed Tussionex a couple of years ago. It stops my cough instantly . . but I can not sleep very well, I doze off but wake every hour or less. I have very vivid crazy dreams not scarry but real busy that seem to last forever, I mean I wake up from the dream and when I doze off again I go back to the same dream.. weird huh! But I will say I don't cough and that is my goal. Last wednesday I fell and brusied my ribs, everytime I coughed I thought I was breaking something. I went to anothert doctor as this happened while I was at work. He prescribed Tussigon pills. I hadn't used the pills before tonight as I had some Tussionex left. I have taken 2 pills even though it said 1 every 4 hours I wanted to go to sleep and not wake till morning. But as you can tell I am up and semi wired as usual. I have been getting about 2 real hours of sleep a night and I am feeling very sleep deprived. I give a gold star to Tussionex for it ability to stop the cough and wish it would let me get the sleep. I guess everyone reac	M	61	1 weeks		7/1/2009
5	Bronchitis and Strep	slight lightheaded feeling along with the inability to concentrate	I've been taking tussionex everytime I get strep or bronchitis for about 10 years now. It is the only cough syrup that has ever been able to alleviate my cough and allow me to sleep. Just like any narcotic, it is not without it's side effects and it will make it difficult to focus.	M	26	7 days		5/26/2009
5	chronic allergies/bronchitis	A little dizziness at first but now it does not affect me.	My doctor prescribes this for me on a regular basis. I used to get brochitis about every six months. I haven't had it in over a year because the Tussinex keeps my sinuses under control where before a sinus infection would quickly turn into bronchitis.	F	52	5 years		5/8/2009
5	Cough	I take ONE teaspoon at night (not every 12 hours as directed) because that's all I need and within 10 minutes the cough stops and I'm able to go to sleep. Nothing else works as well.		F	49	3 months		5/6/2009
5	Flu, bad cough	None, other than the usual and expected narcotic effects	Have used on and off for 20 years. When I get really sick about every other year, I really count on this to help me sleep and knock out the rib-tearing cough. Have tried many others, but this stuff WORKS.	M	54	20 years		4/28/2009
5	extreme coughing, walking pneumonia	I experienced dizziness and headache the morning after. I am prone to headaches so taking a couple of Advil got rid of it. Also drank alot of water, as it does dry you up, including your sinuses. Waking up in the middle of the night to use the restroom I walked very carefully so as not to fall over. This is powerful stuff, but it works!	Slept well and it made the severe coughing stop. Read the pamphlet your pharmacist provides regarding the side effects before taking this, and you'll be aware of what to expect. If you have to be at work in the a.m., take a smaller dose the previous night (and not too late) or you may be lightheaded till noon. I was very happy with it, as I had a gut-wrenching cough for weeks and nothing took care of it until I took Tussionex. On weekends I could use it every 12 hrs., but weekdays, I only took it at night. Once the coughing subsided, only used every other day. Now using every 3rd or 4th day and in a smaller dose.	F	45	2 weeks		4/2/2009
5	For Fun	I experience lot of emotion. happiness, love, desired attention, wiredness, itching, slower heart rate...	First time users takeing Tussionex, Its reccomened you take smallest doses for your symptoms, otherwise you could fill the side effects for up to three days, no bullshit. If taken correctly, you should supress a bad cough,sleep well, wake up fillen ready to start a new day. As for me, Im from Houston, Tx, so taken massive doses of Tussionex or any other Narcotic cough syrup is a must. I usually drop 4oz. of Tussionex in a 20oz. of Big-Red soda(best combo)or your favorite fruity drink, and yes, within an hour, drink it in its entirety. Most would say that we are retarted, and should seek help, it basically comes down to fillin great, even if youre haveing a bad day.	M	25	400 weeks		4/1/2009 Email
5	Bronchitis	A little wired, but once I fell asleep I had no problems waking up from my cough.	This helped me greatly. It is the 2nd time I've been prescribed it and it works like a charm. It seems as if most others who have had very strong side effects have perhaps taken too much. I'd say just cut the dose. It is the only thing that has ever helped me sleep with a cough like the one I had.	F	24	8 days		3/31/2009
5	flu	a little sleepy	Tussionex works but is expensive. The reason it is expensive it uses a delivery system that allows for the patient to take this medication every 12 hours. All liquid prescriptio, narcotics are taken every 4 to 6 hours. The 12hr dosing actually will help reduce side effects. Tussionex only gives you 20mg a day of Hydrocodone when taking properly, this is much less than other hydrocodone antitussives on the market that are dosed much more frequently. Also Tussionex is at least 4x more potent than Codeine based drugs, hydrocodone and codeine are not the same. Hydrocodone is a much more effective cough suppresant than codeine. You also experience less side effects with hydrocodone than codeine. When taken properly tussionex is the safest and most effective cough medication available on the market today, Remember always uses a dosage spoon that you can get from your pharmacist and NEVER use a household teaspoon. All teaspoons are not measured the same and can lead you to use to much medication. Hope this helps.			7 days		3/29/2009
5	cough from lung problem	Off and on insomnia at night and always tired during the day. Slightly reduced respiration and confused thinking. Absolutely could not drive on the stuff, had to be driven everywhere and couldn't work. Mild constipation. Massive diarrhea after I discontinued use and flue like symptoms, after tapering off slowly. But I was on it for a long, long time.	The only thing prescribed me that worked for my cough. Allowed me to sleep good for the first time in ages. It's a heavy duty narcotic cough syrup, take appropriate precautions. I was drinking a bottle of Dayquill/Nyquill and Delsum in about thee or four days with zero relief. Pulmonologist finally put me on Tussionex after trying something called Tusson Pearls which had no effect. Tussionex was the second Rx cough syrup, tried something weaker before it with no relief. Works like a charm and I can see why people get addicted to it. I was on a prescribed 10ml every 12 hours because the cough was so bad from my lung problem. It was a nightmare to get it filled every single time because that's double the recommended dosage.	M	35	18 months		3/27/2009
5	bronchitis	nothing bad! helped me sleep	Worked GREAT for my cough!! I actually got some sleep without waking up coughing my head off.	F	24	5 days		3/13/2009
5	dry, hacking cough; sinus problems	Wired; could not sleep	I love this medicine. It knocks out the cough quickly and helps with the sinus symptoms. Like I said above, unfortunately it does make me wired. But, I'll take wired over feeling sick and hacking anytime.	F	39	7 days		3/5/2009 Email
5	Bronchitis/chest cold/cough	Slight dizziness at times, itchiness, feeling "out of it" at times.	This is the only thing that works for my cough but I do have ups and downs with it. One moment I feel normal. The next I feel completely stoned and out of it. I also get a little itchy with it but I have a sensitivity to codine so I suspect that's what it's from. Not bad enough to keep me from taking it. I would recommend this but use caution when driving or doing anything that requires you to have to pay attention for safety. Otherwise, this is a great drug and a lifesaver for a bad cough.	F	31	5 days		2/28/2009
5	Cough related to asthma/bronchitis	Very sedated, some mental confusion, dizziness, impairment of visual acuity and judgment.	I've used Tussionex several times over the last 12 years for cough secondary to asthma/bronchitis combined with colds due to allergies. Despite side effects, I was able to sleep a full 8 hours. Clorpheniramine is also in Dristan tablets, but Tussionex contains about 4x the amount to really knock out what's ailing ya. I LOVE the sweet lemon creme taste and the comforting numbing of my throat upon swallowing. Throat relief is near-instant, where "sniffles" should be gone by the time you wake up. Do not even try to drive when on this medication, because of the impairment of judgment being quite intense, or just take a half-dose. Also, be certain to take time off from work. I gave Tussionex 5 stars for being the best relief for my frequent suffering.	M	44			2/25/2009
5	Bronchitis,sleeplessness from cough	Relaxation	This cough medicine worked great and I did not feel strange, drugged up, or high. I actually slept the whole night without being woke up from coughing. Take the medicine in ½ teaspoon intervals if you are worried about feeling too drowsy. People with extreme symptoms must have taken too much. Take the prescribed dosage or less and you will feel fine the next day. Unfortunately, the medicine did not help much with my sinus symptoms, but it really helped my cough and throat symptoms. This medicine works awesome, just take it correctly!	F	25	2 days		2/19/2009
5	cough variant asthma	slightly tired	I strongly agree with the other female who had cough associated with asthma. This is the ONLY med that has worked to control my symptoms which flare up an average of 1x a year (usually in winter) and can last 8 weeks! I have been dealing with this for 23 years and have yet to find anything that can control my symptoms like this does. To prevent a major reaction, I always water it down by half. This also makes it last longer.	F	43			1/28/2009 Email
5	flu virus	well my mom first got the medication and she was fooled by the good taste of it..then the medication took effect and knocked her cold...and it got rid of her flu virus	Then I took it and I loved the rest this medication provides...however it does make you useless if you want to have relations with your spouse. my whole lower area was numb...but hey i had a flu virus as well. My mom has had to take tussionex again, but now she says it helps her with arthritis...no more pain. This medication is the best..I do wish it was sold over the counter.	M	39	4 days		1/19/2009
5	BAD Cough	Fatigue.	An old but ethical GP prescribed this for me about 15 years ago. I had a dry cough so bad my ribs were cramped, causing me extreme and constant pain. Sleep was out of the question. This stuff put my lights out and helped me get a nights' sleep. A few years ago my Mom was diagnosed with COPD. She has a constant cough perhaps 7 out of 10 days. I told her about Tussionex, she got a scrip from her doctor, and she has used it since. In my Mom's experience and mine, if you have a debilitating cough, THIS STUFF IS THE REAL DEAL. BY the way, my wife thought I was nuts, the way I "worshipped" this medicine----until she needed it, and it worked, as usual. It's a last resort for her, but now she knows it works.	M	53	15 years		1/13/2009
5	Bronchitis Type Cough	NONE....BECAUSE I TOOK HALF A TEASPOON AND THEN THE COUGH STOPPED AND I SLEPT LIKE A BABY. PEOPLE WHO HAVE POSTED THESE WILD SIDE EFFECTS OBVIOUSLY TOOK TOO MUCH OF IT. GOOD GRIEF...USE COMMON SENSE.	YOU CAN'T TAKE MORE THAN ONE TEASPOON MAX...YOU CAN'T TAKE A BIG DOSE AND NOT EXPECT IT TO AFFECT YOU.	M	63	7 days		1/8/2009 Email
5	pneumonia	euphoria; excitability; loss of appetite; dizziness; occasional restlessness; vivid dreams	Tussionex is the modern equivalent of old fashioned laudenum. The majority of negative reports that it incurs are the result of a poor understanding of the drug via negligence of the doctor or pharmacist to explain that it contains a generous amount of hydrocodone. When properly administered, this syrup will allay all cough and lull the patient into a deep and restorative sleep. It should be taken on a full stomach (as with all opiates, to avoid nausea), and never in excess. Unlike the obligatory labeled warnings of many weaker drugs, all advisements associated with Tussionex should be heeded in ernest. Locomotion or labor should not be attempted. Under its influence, the operation of machinary or motor vehicles should be completely out of the question. Noticable tolerance will develop after the first few days of consistent dosing. By this point, sleep may prove fragmented and disturbed, and an unfortunate dependance may have developed. Because of this potential and even despi	M	29	10 days		1/4/2009 Email
5	very miserable cough from a cold	none bad. great sleeping.	wonderful! I took 1/2 teaspoon (1 teaspoon prescribed) and I slept like a baby with no side effects at all. I had been coughing so badly I couldn't sleep for a week. This stuff works great.	M	62	5 days		1/2/2009
5	bronchitis	Sometimes caused dizziness/fainting during hot shower the following morning.	It is the only cough syrup that will stop my cough. Without it I end up with coughing attacks so bad that my throat closes up, I can't get enough air, and I end up in the ER every time. Now whenever I get bronchitis and start coughing at night, I can take the cough syrup and it stops after 15 minutes or so, and I can sleep thru the whole night without any problems.	F	25			12/29/2008
5	bronchitis	it made my whole body numb. It was like my body fell asleep before my mind did.	It works great to help you sleep...I was coughing all night and would only get like 3 hours sleep. After taking Tussionex I got a good night's rest. It DOES make you feel loopy, but I just made sure to take it just at bedtime so it wouldnt affect my day	F	30	8 days		12/22/2008
5		i was zoned out,weird dreams, addicted, great feeling of a unusual high!!!	this is the best drug i had ever used its better then extasy or weed i get high of it until i have no more...i love this drug. i would die if i dont have a 3 ounces a day. i love it so much. the best is spreading some on your ciggerete and smoking it . oh my God the new generation of drugs!!!!!	M	19	2 years		12/18/2008
5	sinus infection and bronchitus	I really only had sleeping problems, it gave me insomnia after about day 2. It works amazing for my cough, and it makes me sleepy but I just lie there in lala land and can't sleep, when I do I have some crazy dreams. It also makes my legs itch, besides that it works amazing!	Only taking the medicine as needed for cough. No particular length of time	F	32			12/8/2008
5	bronchitis	After taking it for a few days no side effects.	I've been on this on and off for over 35 years, I've tryed sooo many cough med and this is the only one that works!!	F	43	35 years		11/16/2008
5	broncitous	none what so ever. i stopped coughing immediately, slept well and had no daytime effects. i took it in the morning and at bedtime. great product.		M	64	4 days		10/29/2008
5	Sinus infection with bad cough/cold	nothing bad as of yet, noticed just a slight feeling of heaviness in lower body (legs)...small episode of diarrhea approx. 2 hours after taking initial dose of cough syrup..may or may not be related.	So far...GREAT. Started off as bad cold and within 3 days I developed a sinus infection (customary for me)..went to DR., got antibiotics for sinus, shot of prednisone, and was taking OTC Benedryl (which hypes me up)...developed cough and it settled into chest 2 days after DR. visit. Horrible cough, could not sleep, wheezing, rattling, ribs and back hurt tremendously, had coughing attacks and would pee (thanks childbirth)...just absolutely miserable. Dr. called in Rx for Tussionex...paid $50.00 with good insurance..but was well worth every penny so far. Just took first initial dose about 8 hours ago, feel very calm...very calm. ribs and chest/back muscles are not screaming out in pain...for some relief. Coughing very little, and when i do..it is manageable. Cough syrup is thick, but has hardly any taste..very pleasant..doesn't make you scrunch up face and hop around when it hits your tastebuds like some others. So far..I love it !!!!	F	40	1 days		10/26/2008
5	Upper respiratory infection	Drowsiness, slight euphoria	Every time I get a head cold, it seems to always settle into my chest after 3-4 days, and I can almost bet on several consecutive nights of unrest due to hacking cough. This happened last year, and having no luck at my Primary Care MD, who told me to take OTC Robitussin and Ibuprofen, I ended up in the ER unable to take it any more. The ER doctor prescribed an inhaler and Tussionex. After the first dose, I was amazed. I didn't cough from 10 minutes after the dose until about 18 hours later, when I needed another dose. I used it for about 5 nights and finally my cough went away. Again, two nights ago I started with the coughing and sleeplessness -- went to my PCP yesterday, asked for the Tussionex (had saved the bottle from last year) and she wrote it up for me no problem. I slept like a baby last night, with no weird dreams or anything like others have described. Put my kids on the bus this morning and having started to cough again, took another dose and am cough free as of a co	F	39	2 days		9/30/2008
5	bronchitis	I was EXTREMELY dizzy the first day [when I woke up from the 5 hour nap it caused]. Drowsiness...mild euphoria...I had this weird half asleep half awake halucination type thing previous posters have mentioned. A little anxiety	It completely got rid of my cough and I've slept 13 hours the last 2 nights. I have a stuffed dragon in my room that a friend gave me, and the hallucination/dream I had was that he was actually moving around...I couldn't tell if I was asleep or hallucinating though. I think the medicine is wonderful though. I didn't want to drive at all on it, and now I'm almost better and only taking it at night. I had it left over from a really bad sinus infection last fall.	F	17	5 days		7/18/2008
5	Insanely sore throat and cough	Little itchy, urinary retention (as usual with opioids). tired, which is what i needed.	It's a great drug. It really is a mirical. My throat hurt so bad I thought it was bleeding. I looked it up online and the doc gave it to me no problem. my family doc is great. Now I'm feeling good (also have some antibiotics). I should be able to start practicing again for my bands big show in a few weeks. I'm a singer...so thanks Tussionex!	M	24	5 days		7/10/2008
5	Upper Respiratory Infection - Cough	Light headed and spacey feeling. Extremely drowsy.	This medicine works very well to suppress a cough and when I do cough it is more productive. Do not try to drive or do other mechanical activities while taking this drug. You are impaired, even if you think you are not.	F	43	5 days		7/3/2008
5	bronchitis	none	I have ashma. Living in the northeast I have been persistently having recurring acute bronchitis from fall to spring. Doctor prescribed Tussionex 1 teaspoon every 12 hrs. I only took 1 teaspoon a day towards evening. This is the only med that has helped keep me from hacking/coughing thru night and allowed a full nights sleep. And in the morning I did not have to go thru the usual hour of sneezing/coughing/ and spitting trying to drain my sinuses.	F	54	1 months		4/25/2008 Email
5	bronchitis	dizzy in the morning if I took over the recommended dose.	I took exactly 1 tsp at night and I would sleep like a baby. No coughing and no waking up. This stuff worked wonders for me. I took it a week straight without any side affects or withdrawal effects. Tastes very pleasant to me - the best for any cough syrup I've tried yet.	F	37	7 days		4/7/2008 Email
5	flu, severe coughing	euphoria,some itchiness, lucid dreaming, numbness, feeling like a cloud...	I have a severe case of the flu, and I am on day 8 of being stuck in my house.(The first few days I felt terrible, but I'm feeling a little better now.) The doctor has prescribed me to tussionex, and that's been the best part of being sick! I've been able to take this drug right infront of my parents without getting in trouble haha it's great! Since I've been on it, I've sat in the same recliner all week watching Led Zeppelin, Tom Petty, and Pink Floyd concerts. I'm starting to feel better, and my friends keep calling to hang out, but my parents insist that I wait til I'm fully recovered, and I don't even mind! I recommend this to anyone...sick or not.haha And I want to give a big THANK YOU to the FDA for approving this.	F	18	4 days		3/9/2008
5	terrible cough keeping me awake	none. just doctor reluctance to prescribe because considered narcotic.	this is a superb cough medicine. for anyone who has had a persistant dry or wet cough that won't stop at night (like a previous poster, I was coughing so hard I was throwing up) this medicine stops the coughing and helps you sleep. Word of advice: take the medicine as prescribed to avoid side effects. If you generally don't take medicines or are sensitive to side effects (this has an antihistimine ie: constipation, dry mouth etc), half the dose intially and wait a few hours to see it helps with cough. Generally speaking this will make it more tolerable. Worth the cost!!!!	F	38	2 days		3/6/2008
5	to get really high	couldn't go to work, but called in sick and watched tv	This rocked, better than smokin a lot of grass. Couldn't buy it at the Wal-mart though, you gotta go to the E.R. and tell them you got like the bird flu or something.	M	23	5 months		3/3/2008
5	Bronchitis	Difficulty urinating. Euphoria.	Amazing results. Cleared my whole head and chest. Was able to breath deep through my nose and decreased the coughing significantly. It feels like an upper to me. My husband, who also has Bronchitis, experiences it as a downer.	F	34	2 days		2/28/2008
5	Flu	A little anxious (need to be left alone)	It is wonderful to be able to take the medication and feel great after feeling so lousy. The only bad thing is that for those of us that are actually sick, we have to beg to even get a two day supply of the stuff. Gotta love those addicts who make it hard for those of us who really need the medication.	F	30	2 days		2/23/2008
5	severe, dry, wracking cough	dry mouth; extreme sleepiness with first dose; warm, Demerol-like feeling; some difficulting urinating	Wow! When you need to pull out the big guns, this is it. I keep a bottle of this for "in case of emergency". When nothing else will do it, one teaspoon of this immediately stops the cough, and PUTS YOUR BUTT DOWN! Slept 14 hours and woke up feeling much better. The initial dose packs a whallop as far as side effects, and tails off with successive doses.	M	57	2 days		2/20/2008
5	Severe cough	It caused me restlessness when I tried to go off of it. My advice is to step down gradually...i.e. go down to half a spoonful, then 1/4, etc.	I had a MISERABLE case of walking pneumonia for 2 1/2 months. Finally my doctor prescribed me Tussionex and it worked like a miracle. I had been getting about 2 hours of sleep a night for weeks and was finally able to sleep for 8-10 hours w/o waking up in coughing fits. This is the best and only cough syrup that has ever worked for me, and it tastes really good, to boot.	F	31	10 days		2/7/2008
5	pneumonia	just the usual sedation associated with hydrocodone	After hacking almost uncontrollably for over a week I finally broke down and went to the E.R. and it was revealed to me that I am suffering from pneumonia and was prescribed tussionex. After being cough free and able to rest comfortably since filling my script I have to agree with everyone referring to tussionex liquid gold.	M	25	2 days		1/23/2008
5	Dry Hacking Cough- Unable to sleep	Side Effects- A stupid doctor that would rather I suffer than prescribe for me... He has known me for 20+ years and knows that I have NEVER abused...Quite the opposite... But when I do ask for the big guns, he cowers like a child because "its Narcotic"... Damn shame ! Side effects - Doctors are VERY reluctant to prescribe. I suffered no real side effects from the med. Only "front" side-effects from my docs reaction to the advent of having to prescribe a real narcotic.	Several years ago, I had Tussionex (From another doctor). It was extremely effective and allowed me to get several full nights rest. I can not sing the praises loud enough... However, It is meant for temporary use only...It is obviously and addictive substance.	M	48	3 days		1/21/2008 Email
5	nightime cough	None	really works. Stopped the cough and allowed me to sleep.	M	43	3 days		1/15/2008
5	Bronchitis	Brief period of drowsiness, some constipation.	For those of you who have itching and from the medication, you are probably allergic or sensitive to Hydrocodone. If you have a problem with Vicodan, or Lorcet, you more than likely will have a problem with this medication, as it is a semisyntheic opiod. This medication is expensive, but if used as directed by your healthcare professional, you will get the benefits for the money. It is a kinnetic medication, meaning that it is chemically structured to be "time released". Most other narcotic cough medications are prescribed for use every 4-6 hrs. PRN. Several patients experience nausea and/or vomiting from Hydrocodone, while some patients (me included) have no SIGNIFICANT side effects. If you are not used to taking Hydrocodone, or have NEVER taken Hydrocodone, you will more than likely be lethargic and feel the extreme euphoria. For those patients who are used to hydrocodone, or oxycodone (this medication DOES NOT contain Oxycodone) will not have as much a problem.	F	27	7 days		1/15/2008
5	persistent cough, bronchitis	drowsiness, lasting a few hours.	Really amazing stuff. I usually get one bad cold/year with a bad cough that keeps me up all night for several nights in a row. when it gets to be too much and I can't take it anymore, I go to the doc, make sure everything is okay, and ask for this cough medicine. Since it is a narcotic, they are very careful about prescribing this, and rightfully so, of course. I probably on avareage have used this once/year for the past 5 years or so. I swear by the stuff. Everyone reacts differently to hydrocodone, though, so you should see how it works for you...it's wonderful for me, allows me to sleep soundly and wake up completely refreshed in the morning when I have a persistent cough.	F	42	4 days		1/4/2008
5	Bronchitis	Intially side effects were not bothersome and quite nice I have to say. Extreme tiredness, dreamy floating sensation. Let me sleep for 8 hours at a pop. A week later I had extreme constipation that was an entirely new problem in itself.	I have had chronic bronchitis my whole life and can honestly say this is the only cough medicine that knocks me out enough at night so I can lay down and even try to go to sleep. I usually can not even lay down due to extreme congestion and wheezing. I will have to be careful because I can tell I like this cough medicine too much. I have already called for a refill. It works but be careful.	F	46	12 days		1/2/2008
5	Dry Hacking Cough	Sleepy-but thats what I needed!	It took darn near a miracle to get this prescibed to me, my doctors office is HORRIBLE-if you live in the Boston area-do not go to Harbor Medical Groups Primary Care practice in Danvers. I called to ask (after having no sleep in 5 nights) for this to be called in for me, they waited until they were closing to return my call, left a message saying to use a tea kettle and a tylenol. I've delivered 3 children-Naturally!! I am no complainer, and this was my first urgent care call to them in 10 years. Finally an ER NP prescibed Tussionex for me. The medication itself works, effectively and quickly-thank you Tussionex!! I finally got a full nights sleep! I think I was a bigger danger to myself and my children having had no sleep in nearly a week with that cough, I am not however intending to drive while medicated-it says clearly on the bottle not to!	F	36	3 days		12/13/2007
5	bronchitis	Trouble urinating, itching. Euphoria, non-stop energy.	This is a FANTASTIC medication. The best cough syrup I have EVER used and I have tried everything. I get bronchitis several times a year and also have asthma so this is prescribed to me every couple months. Works almost immediatly, you can actually feel it start to work in as little as 10 minutes. I noticed some people say it makes then sleepy but it gives me almost unstopable energy and a feeling of euphoria. Makes you feel like you can do anything. I can clean my entire house on 1 teaspoon of this stuff! I have no trouble going to work on this medication or driving. If anything it just makes me more productive. It also masks any other sniffle or pain you may be having. You just feel great! However, yes you must be careful as this is extremly addictive because when taking it you feel so happy and nothing bothers you that you never want the feeling to go away. It's very easy to continue using this medication even if you don't need it.	F	31	2 years		12/6/2007 Email
5	Bronchial Pneumonia	Wonderful feeling of breathing normally!	Every year about October thru March or April, I have had pneumonia. In the years past, the doc gave me Tussionex after the pneumonia had set in. This year, the sinus/rhinitis thing started so I went and picked up Tussionex. I have had this now since mid October and it has prevented me from becoming ill. I take a tablespoon 2x a day and experience sleepiness but over time that goes away. I manage to drive and work just fine. No Problems.	F	42	45 days		11/22/2007
5	cough	I have experienced all of the above and more of what these people said. It s a great experience and I have found it to be the only cough syrup that has worked.		F	47	5 days		11/16/2007
5	Chronic cough, postnasal drip	Drowsiness, headache	I have a very bad persistent cough, especially at night time. It is due to allergy and weather changes. I cannot even say a sentence without a cough, and forget about sleeping at all. I've tried every OTC + presc. med, finally Tussionex is the only one works for me. Just in one dose, my throat is less ichy, reduce the mucus, and my cough almost gone. But it makes me sleep for 12 hrs straight and still drowsy. However, it always works for my chronic cough.	F	36	5 days		11/14/2007
5	Night time Cough	Euphoria, Lethargy, Drowsiness, Itchy, slight difficulty urinating	Finally something that works...I've tried numerous over the counter cough syrup's with little help. I had my Doctor prescribe me Tussionex because I've heard from a few people that it works very well. Turns out they were right, this stuff is amazing it worked great on my cough and was able to give me a good night of sleep. However it did give me a stong sense of euphoria accompanied with drowsiness and sedation...which I'm not complaining about. That just made the whole experience that much better. The "only" complaint I can think of is that I did feel alittle itchy at times, but it really didn't bother me to much.	M	28	5 days		10/26/2007
5	cough	Sometimes keeps me awake at night, dry mouth, constipation	I have taken it for many years. It is the only thing that works to stop my coughing and I have tried everything else. It makes me drowsy and relaxed, but keeps me awake. I take it only when my cough is bad enough. The awake at night feeling is more of an awake-dream state (hard to explain). I still get rest, just no sleep. The benefits of no coughing far outweigh the side-effects of no sleep. I'll choose Tussionex everytime I have a cough! It's worth a try for anyone who has problems with a cough (it's a miracle cough medicine).	F	54	3 days		9/19/2007
5	cough, originally	positive outlook on life - feeling that you can accomplish anything. Waking up a lot - but then you feel the buzz and love it, it's best when it's the middle of the night - no sex drive at all while on this stuff (which can be a relief sometimes!)	Yes, it is addicting. Everytime my wife has a cough, I get excited because I know she'll be bringing home a fresh bottle. I always joke and ask her to ask for the "family size" bottle. Unfortunately for me, I haven't had a cough in years! But remembering how good it was, I sometimes steal a sip just to get that feeling for a night. Crazy, but like I said, dangerously addicting.	M	41	2 days		7/23/2007
5	dry cough/itchy throat	NONE	Liquid Gold. The only cough medicine I have taken that actually works. I was able to sleep thru the night and feel very relaxed and happy.	F	33	7 days		7/19/2007
5	Bronchitis,, hacking cough	Sleepiness	Helped me a great deal. I'd been prescribed a different cough medicine containing hydrocodone (5mg/tsp) but this worked so much better. I was able to sleep for the first time in days.	F	37	5 days		6/16/2007
5	severe cough	euphoria, relaxation, overall heaviness in my limbs	I felt happier than I had in weeks and I didn't have that cough. I also got really sleepy and I would sit in one position for an hour or so because I felt so heavy. When I went to sleep I slept for about 13 hours. Don't drive with this stuff.	F	16	1 weeks		4/22/2007
5	Very Severe Cough	I took my first dosage tonight and for the first time in three weeks I have felt better. My cough is completely under control - I am hardly coughing at all and when I do, they are laughably mild. I no longer experience intense pain throughout my chest and throat with every cough. I was skeptical, but boy does this stuff work. Now, granted, I am writing this at 2:30 because I only got five hours contonuous sleep because the drugs *does* cause mild insomnia, but hey.. so was my cough, and to a *much* greater degree. Highly recommended, but use responsibly.		F	30	1 days		4/21/2007
5	very tight cough, sinus infection	none	This is a wonder drug. Not only did it allow me to sleep through the night but loosened up my chest so it was not as painful when I did cough. Would definitely use it again!	F	51	5 days		3/17/2007
5	Body Aches	Euphoria, itchiness, lucid dreams.	Tussionex is awesome. Not only does it work best on cough/aches, it also makes you feel incredible. I was really sick yesterday, so I took some and felt like I was on top of the world. I have to reccommend this drug to anyone seeking to feel better.	M	20	3 days		2/24/2007
5	persistent dry cough	lethargy, ears ringing	great med - it stopped the coughing - I was able to sleep at night - just kind of woozy during the day - certainly would not drive while taking this med - I only took 1 tsp. 2x a day - and it worked! Pricy even with insurance!	F	60	5 days		2/20/2007
5	Upper Respiratory Infection	Slight high feeling other than that nothing.	This is the best medicine for severe coughing I have ever used. It is rather expensive though even with my insurance.	F	31	1 weeks		2/19/2007
5	cough & sinus infection	constipation, relaxation, headache	Works wonders for a cough. Also has a pleasant banana (?) taste. Very expensive though. I pay $40 with my copay because it is not available in a generic. If you are using it as directed and for what it is prescribed for and not just to get high, you will not get addicted and you will not notice a lot of the side effects. For those who don't understand why MDs are reluctant to prescribe it: some people abuse this drug by lacing marijuana with it or by taking more than the recommended dose. There are always those greedy people out there that ruin things for people who really need and benefit from something.	F	31	2 weeks		2/12/2007
5	Originally for dry cough	drowsiness,slight itch..	This stuff is definately a wonder drug at least for me anyway.A year or so ago my Dr. prescribed this for a cold and cough and we discovered by accident that it also cured many other problems and medical ailments I've had. After having 6 abdominal surgeries over the years to remove adhesions that caused severe intestinal obstruction I have always had severe diarrhea and intense cramping from IBS as well as abdominal pain. After trying many different medications over the years from Demerol-Morphine-Paregoric-Dilaudid,Bentyl,Imodium etc, we discovered that by taking 2-3 tsp daily all of my intestinal problems and severe pain is gone with no constipation whatsoever and no longer have to take zyrtec,ativan or antidepressant or pain pills.I haven't had a cold in 2 years and sleep like a baby everynight.I no longer have anxiety or depression and now have normal bowel movements. Dr.said for reasons unknown it has proven to be a miracle drug for me and in my case the benefits outweigh the ris	M	45	16 months		11/19/2006
5	Walking pneumonia cough	Itchiness and somnolence.	I have to say that anyone who may experience the above effects should try what I do. I am no Dr., but it makes sense. I take two Benedryl with mine - it decreases the itchiness AND it helps with my runny nose! It will absolutely knock you out though! Be prepared to be in bed for several hours!	F	38	3 days		11/4/2006 Email
5	Cough	relaxed, lethargic, happy : ) for the first year I used it. Maybe 2x week.. asthma/cough/sinus. I only take 1/2 the dose (1/2 tsp). Last night, I took the usual dose and had the most intense itching (without rash) it was unbearable! Finally took 25mg Benadryl, and then went to sleep. The itching was a new thing, had never had it before.	Am I becoming allergic?? Intense itching, no rash.	F	51	2 years		10/16/2006
5	severe allergy symptoms	very relaxed feeling	the first remedy i found in over 30 years that relieved my sneezing , watery itch eyes and helped me rest at night..	M	48	8 months		10/6/2006 Email
5	cough	it got me so euphoric that it kept me up all night	yes it did work wonderfully..it took away my cough and then some.(it even took my depression away !) I did't have insurance so I paid like 105$ for 200ml. at wal mart...and the dreams I had while on this stuff...WOW ! I definitely wouldn't drive under the influence of tussionex..but all that said..I took it for a cough and it really took it away .	M	41	45 days		7/14/2006 Email
5	cough associated w/sinus infection	have been on med twice in past month - 1st time, no side effects, 2nd time, itchiness. almost got through with no side effects, but tonight was my last dose and i'm so itchy! it's 4:52 AM as I write this, and I've had virtually no sleep - can't tell if it's the itching or the medicine straight up that's causing that.	Have taken this twice in the past month for cough associated with sinus infection, about a week each time. First time, no side effects, wonderful stuff. God rid of cough superbly. Second time, this is day 4 (and thankfully last day), and only tonight's dose has had side effects - I'm so incredibly itchy! I really thought somehow that I'd accidentally found a patch of poison ivy, even though there's no rash. It's 4:52 AM as I write this, and I've had virtually no sleep - can't tell if it's the itching or the medicine straight up that's causing that. I condsider, however, that the benefits far outweigh the side effects, even if they are annoying.	F	28	11 days		7/4/2006
5	Sinus Allergy Symptoms	Minor constipation - only when I have to take it every day for 2 or 3 days. If you take more than you should, it might keep you awake. Usually 1 dose will last me 2 or 3 days.	I have non-allergic rhinitis so I have sever allergic reactions to everything, smoke, perfumes, dust, pollens, mold, etc. Over the years I have tried absolutely every concotion available OTC & Rx and nothing would work or would work for only a short time. I can't take decongestants. Then my doctor prescribed Tussionex, primarily because I couldn't sleep due to coughing from post-nasal drip. It was like a miracle! That was 6 years ago and it still works for me. During the bad times of the year, Spring & Fall, I take it about every other night. In the Summer, a couple times a week, and sometimes in the Winter I can go 2 or 3 months without it. I do take it once a day when I have a bad cold, the flu or a sinus infection but only for 2 or 3 days. The really great thing is that I can actually funtion normally for the first time in my life - I don't have to carry around a tissue box all the time, I don't sneeze & snuffle & cough continuously. It's Wonderful! My doctor is con	F	49	6 years		6/20/2006
5	cough	No side effects	l/2 teaspoon washed down with fresh orange juice - it's a miracle - I can at last sleep without coughing	F	85	7 months		6/19/2006
5	Bronchitis	itchy skin 2nd day of taking meds	Absolute best cough medicine EVER! I had been sick for over a month. I work in the ER of a hospital so I wasn't able to kick the cold/bronchitis with OTC meds and finally broke down and went to the doctor. He prescribed the Tussionex along with Tessalon Pearls. I started meds at 10:00 one morning and when I woke up at 2100 that evening, I felt 100x better than I had when I fell asleep. That night at work, I coughed maybe 3 times total. Literally liquid gold! Pricey but worth the money.	F	25	2 days		3/17/2006 Email
5	bronchitis, severe coughing	itchy skin...no rash, just itchy	I hadn't slept for 5 straight nights and had been taking Mucinex DM and then benzonatate gelcaps prescribed by doc...with no relief. I coughed so hard I pulled a muscle in my side. I was miserable. Then my doc called this RX Tussionex in for me and it was a MIRACLE I slept for 6 straight hours for the first time in 6 days. I feel 100% better this morning. This syrup is VERY expensive though. Wish there was a generic version. This is the best cough syrup I have ever taken.	F	42	1 days		3/15/2006
5	Upper Respiratory Infection	Wow! This medicine sent me to la la land! Within an hour I was feeling lightheaded and GOOD! Felt as if I was floating. I fell asleep shortly and had the BEST sleep I've had in a long time. I took it for 3 days and slept an average of 14 hours a night. DO NOT TAKE THIS IF YOU HAVE TO WAKE UP FOR WORK EARLY IN THE MORNING!! Please take heed to the warning about being careful while driving... I had a mild hallucination (not scary, but weird) while driving.	WHOA! This was a WONDER DRUG! After 5 days of coughing and hacking and 4 sleepless nights, I was finally prescribed this medicine. It INSTANTLY worked! I recommend this to everyone with a severe cough. Be careful though, it seems like this would be addictive if taken for a long period of time.	F	27	3 days		1/18/2006 Email
5	Sinusitis,laryngitis,bronchitis	The most wonderful sleep I have ever had when taking Tussionex. Personally I had the lethargy, and feeling like I was walking about 3 inches off the floor, but I didnt care...my sore muscles in my neck were no longer hurting, my cough was almost all gone and my head was clear.	My doctor is very guarded about perscribing this med, because of the addiction factor. I am sick usually once or twice a year, and he perscribes a bottle, along with antibiotics because this method of medication WORKS for me! If you wish to contact me, remove the 1 in my email address. Thanks!	F	40	1 days		12/20/2005 Email
5	bronchitis, night cough	sweating, lightheaded, somewhat dizzy/euphoric, extremely dry mouth, itching without rash	I took this medicine for the first couple of nights as directed and it was a miracle. Last night, I wish I had read your comments before the second dose in 1 hour! My cough was worse last night and the first dose just didn't seem to work, so I took a second dose..... I quit coughing allright. I was awake the rest of the night, but almost in a 'awake sleep'. I couldn't function because I was so tired. Acutally, I almost had some OCD tendancies. It was really wierd. Got on line at 3 am and read the comments here. Wish I had read them before that second dose. Glad I lived through it! It's 12:30 pm the next day, and I still feel the effects......... It really does the job, but don't take too much!	F	39	3 days		11/9/2005 Email
5	Dry, hacking cough; esp. at night.	Mild difficulty urinating.	I've taken this cough syrup on and off for many years. Unlike off-the-shelf "cough remedies", this is the real deal. Kicks the cough so you can sleep. It does make you spacey, so beware taking it before doing anything requiring focus. I disagree with the idea that some folks have that it is "dangerously addictive". Take it to kick your cough, not to cop a buzz and you'll be okay. I take it in conjuction with a Z-pack or similar and lose my cough in 5-10 days.	M	42	5 days		11/8/2005
5	Paroxymal cough, plueritis, asthma.	None.	IMMEDIATE and long-acting RELIEF of the chest pain and coughing! Was finally able to sleep all night instead of coughing all night. First time I have used this drug. I used it every 12 hrs. as directed.	F	60	1 days		9/28/2005
5	flu like symptoms achy chest	a little constipation but other than that not much	YES THIS MEDICINE IS LIQUID GOLD! VERY PLEASANT. TOOK AWAY MY PAIN IN 2 OR 3 HOURS. VERY THERAPEUTIC. GOT MY PRESCRIPTION FOR $12.00 DOLLARS BECAUSE OF MY INSURANCE. I FEEL THIS MEDICINE HAS GREAT HEALING POWERS. I FELT LIKE I WAS GETTING THE FLU. STARTED WITH A SORE NECK THEN WENT INTO MY CHEST AND BACK. THE NURSE WAS RELUCTANT TO GIVE IT TO ME BUT HAVING USED IT IN THE PAST I TOLD HER IT WORKS WELL FOR ME! BY ALL MEANS INSIST THAT YOUR DOCTOR PRESCRIBE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU ARE HAVING COLD OR FLU SYMPTOMS THANKS TUSSIONEX. I HAVE BEEN TAKING THIS MEDICINE FOR 3 DAYS AND WILL PROBABLY QUIT IN THE NEXT DAY OR 2 IF MY SYMPTOMS DISAPPEAR	M	48	3 days		8/23/2005
5	accute sinus infection/ severe cold	very comfortable feeling. got a little constipated and vision was a little distorted.	very good medicine for colds and flu. would not recommend it to anyone with an addictive personality	F	31	5 days		5/9/2005
5	alergy induced asthma	NONE NEGITIVE.FUNCTIONABILITY!	TUSSIONEX IS THE ONLY MED THAT WORKS. TRADITIONAL TREATMENTS NOT EFECTIVE AS ALERGENS OCCUR CONTINUIOSLY AFTER USAGE. TUSSIONEX EVEN STOPS THE WEEZING AND PREVENTS FURTHER REACTIONS TO ALERGENS. ONLY MED I CAN CARRY ON A DAILY RUTINE WITH. SHOULD NOT BE SO DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN IN THESE CERCUMSTANCES! FRUSTRATING!!!!!!	F	55			3/25/2005 Email
5	flu,cold,dry hacking cough,sore thr	None	Feeling of well being,increased energy,like drinking expresso coffee	M	44	3 days		3/24/2005
5	Severe Cough/Throat Pain	Itching was the most annoying side effect. There was also some slight dizziness.	There is no comparison to what you can buy in the drug store. Tussionex actually works. The cough and pain was gone so I could sleep at night. It actually made me feel quite nice other than the mild side effects I listed. I highly recommend it for severe colds or flu if nothing else has worked.	M	25	2 weeks		2/19/2005
5	Cough/Congestion	Dry mouth, Enjoyable drowsiness.	Known on the street as liquid gold. I think that says it all. The stuff works. It's a shame that it is so expensive considering my doctor said there is not one expensive substance in the stuff. I could see how it could become very addictive. When my cough was gone I wanted to finish my remaining Tussionex just because it made me feel great. It is comparable to Oxycontin and seems to have the same mild side effects.	M	32	5 days		2/19/2005
5	bronchitis, sinus infection	Definitely the best cough medicine on the market. I‘ve had problems with severe cough from bronchitis and headaches from sinus infections all my life. This medicine makes me feel a great deal better when normally I would be in extreme discomfort. It works much better than Nighttime cough medicines over the counter. Although I’ve read that it’s side effects will make you drowsy, I’ve experienced the opposite. I feel very “wired” when I take it and have difficulty sleeping. I only take it during the day so by bedtime I can sleep.	This medicine can be very habit forming. Use only as directed. Extreme euphoric feelings may me experienced, exercise caution.	M	29	12 days		2/11/2005
5	cough	no	no	M	23	5 days		1/26/2005

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