Drug Ratings for TUSSIONEX PENNKINETICAverage Rating: 4.2 (218 Ratings)
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR TUSSIONEX PENNK | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
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| 5 | Bronchitis | Really sleepy | F | 29 | 1 days Regular | 3/1/2017 | 4 | bronchitis- severe cough | severe headache, drowsiness, hallucinations | it helped me sleep, which made the bad side effects worth it. I suggest only taking it at night before bed, however. | F | 18 | 5 days 5 ml | 2/4/2016 | 5 | Sinus infection with horrible cough | Cough suppressed. Drowsiness. | This medication is Heaven sent! Tussionex suppresses your cough and then makes you really sleepy so you can just pass out to where you no longer cough. Every time I have a sinus infection my coughs are horrible and last for forever. Tussionex is the only medication that kills the cough and helps me sleep! | F | 26 | 3 days | 3/28/2015 | 5 | Pneumonia/severe night coughing | Paranoia during sleep. Mild hallucinations diring sleep. Some itching at bedtime. | Used only at bedtime. Worked excellent as a cough suppressant. Side effects worth the effectiveness. | M | 48 | 4 days 10 mg | 3/11/2015 | 1 | sever cough at night | Drowsiness. | It won't stop my cough | F | 24 | 6 days teaspoon | 12/11/2014 | 5 | Severe Persistent Cough | None. Must NOT accept Generic version of this drug as it does NOT work & tastes horrible in comparison. If u need relief now, this is perfect! It really works! | F | 54 | 2 days 5 mg | 5/13/2014 | 3 | Flu Cough | Did not cause drowsiness. | My cough is gone however both nights don't feel like I'm sleeping. Keep seeing the clock every 1 to 2 hours. | F | 53 | 2 days 1 teaspoon 1X D | 1/15/2014 | 1 | Cough | Did not help my cough at all. Gave me headaches. | F | 55 | 2 days 5ml 2x/d | 12/28/2013 | 5 | Pneumonia | Mild lightheadedness. | My cough was deep, painful, & spastic. I coughed so badly I'd gag or wet my pants. It was bad! Tussionex eased the cough, for sure. And it lasts. I was concerned that it said only "twice daily", but that's all I needed. Although it didn't make me sleepy, if I slept after taking it, it was good, deep sleep. I wouldn't drive while on it, due to the lightheadedness. It is by far the best cough syrup I've ever seen. And it's tasty. | F | 46 | 7 days 1 teaspoon 2X D | 9/27/2013 | 5 | persistent cough due to bad cold | No major negative side effects. Feel relaxed. Positive side effect: calmed my cough approximately 30 minutes after taking the first dose. Allowed me to (finally) lay down & read without violently coughing. I'm on day 9 of a bad cold, and I also have asthma. | As mentioned in the "Side Effects" field, today I am on day 9 of a bad cold. I finally went to the doctor because I haven't been able to sleep due to violent coughing. Sadly, the doctor tried to give me antibiotics. I refused them & said I only needed something to calm my cough so I could sleep at night. Also have to use albuterol, which I already had for my asthma. Tussionex works. I do not plan on taking the daytime dose because my cough isn't as bad when I'm not laying down. It doesn't taste too bad, and with my insurance the bottle cost $11.00. Very satisfied. | F | 46 | 1 days 1 tsp 2X D | 4/28/2013 | 5 | Respiratory Infection, Dry Cough | You should never take cough medication with a very wet cough. You need to get that mucous out of your lungs and a cough suppressant will only extend this process. | Take as prescribed. I have never had any side effects. If you take too much - you are going to suffer the consequences. That is why they have a label on the bottle that you read to tell you how to take it. This is the best cough suppressant and antihistimine combination available. Most of the side effects reported here are due to the chlorpheniramine (antihistamine) - particularly have trouble urinating. They make prescription cough medications that contain codeine instead of hydrocodone. If you feel that your side effects are too much, be smart and take something less potent. | F | 41 | 2 days 5 ml 2X D | 3/29/2013 | 2 | Persistant Cough-Bronchitis | Lightheadedness, lack of appetite... | Didn't stop my cough for one minute, coughed all night, didn't get any sleep, this medicine does absolutely nothing for me. | F | 46 | 7 days 100 2X D | 3/21/2013 | 5 | Bronchitis relief | Tussionex is probably one of if not THE best medicine out there if you're looking to soothe a persistent cough, though be very careful when you take it. I took a bit more than prescribed for "extra" relief and ended up with a fast heartbeat and it was almost as if every few seconds I stopped breathing and would catch myself. Cold skin, itching, really difficult to use the restroom; Well, THAT'S not gonna be happening again! Definitely does the job and doesn't taste too shabby either. | F | 18 | 3 days | 1/11/2013 | 3 | Very long harsh cough. | My doctor overprescribed the medicine, it works great, but he kinda screwed me. He told me to take 2 tsp every 8 hours... when the MAX dose is 2 tsp in 24 hours. He gave me 2 refills, so 8 days after my 240ml bottle is empty i request a refill and the pharmacist refuses to fill it. Now i am stuck hackin up a lung :[ | M | 21 | 10 weeks 60ml/day | 12/18/2012 | 5 | Bronchitis and pneumonia | Best cough meds! Only one that works bc it is slow releasing. 2011 a generic form finally came out. Works the same but doesn't taste as good. I have been taking this drug for 14 yrs. the key is 20 mins before you take this drug go ahead and get in bed. Once you start feeling tired go to sleep and then you will find yourself in a deep sleep. Otherwise if you try fighting it by still working or laying there fighting it, you will have more side effect issues. Like maybe more anxiety if you are prone to that. Restless sleep, tossing and turning and feeling the heaviness on your body. Do not take this and think you can drive!!! I promise you this if you are coughing nonstop this will stop it within 5 mins. It will last anywhere from 8-10 hrs. It's liquid gold so once you get over your cold, if you can keep the leftover - do!! Insurance will not allow for refills until the day yours expires. It is a narcotic. My doctor has known me for over 8 yrs and has seen nothing else work. I have severe lung issues. So when I start I get it in a bottle of 120 qty. they can tell if a cough medicine is helping or not. | F | 39 | 2 months 1 tsp | 12/11/2012 | 5 | Bronchitis due to RA | Only cough syrup that works for me. I have a compromised immune system due to having RA so I get bronchitis a lot and nothing else helps. | F | 31 | 2 weeks 1 tsp 2x | 11/23/2012 | 5 | Cold/Flu/Sinus | Being tired,Hyper,Anxiety,.This cough syrup is Very Expensive 4oz bottle was 71 dollars.I had no insurance | M | 34 | 3 days Tea spoon | 9/15/2012 | 5 | Strep with respiratory infection | Mildly drowsy, but that's about all | OK, for those of you reporting itchy skin, vivid dreams, sweating, crawling out of your skin - that is because you ARE TAKING TOO MUCH! If you follow the directions on the bottle you won't experience that. If you abuse it, you're going to get all kinds of adverse and strange effects becaues it is A NARCOTIC! Read the friggin label, people! People looking into this as a viable medication for getting rid of a nasty caugh so you can actually sleep should not be disuaded by the folks in this forum who took it to get high. | M | 30 | 7 days 1 TBSP 1X D | 3/14/2012 | 5 | Cough due to allergies & asthma | No side effects really, except that it typically quits working for me after 8 hours. It is the ONLY cough medicine that STOPS my cough. I've tried Cheratussin AC- might as well have taken water. Tessalon Perles are useless. Again, Tussionex is the ONLY medicine that offers me relief. It cost me $61.00 for 90mL. | F | 25 | 4 days 5mL 2x | 2/29/2012 | 5 | Cough-pneumonia | Stops the cough asap. There is a generic tussionex out on the market that charges a normal prescription rate $10-20. Instead of $60-160. It doesn't taste as great but works just the same! I have been a tussionex customer for over 10yrs. Lol! I do not waste my time or money on the other stuff bc for 1 they taste horrible and 2 you have take three times as much bc it only last 4 hrs. So by the time you are feeling comfort from the meds it's time take another dose. With this stuff it lasts 12 hrs bc it is slow releasing! If you take more than a tsp you will most likely get the itchy head, skin etc. No rash will appear just itches. Also you may have crazy dreams that make you talk in your sleep. I'm not a talker but if I take more than I'm suppose too my husband says he heard the funniest stuff bc I am out of it. Again ask for the generic brand just came out is 2011 | F | 38 | 7 days 1/tsp 12hr | 2/29/2012 | 5 | copd exacerbation | easily distracted - unable to concentrate drowsy to the point of needing nap when taking during day several times | this medicine WORKS! Have been coughing for over 4 months straight before my pulmonologist prescribed. Recently diagnosed with moderate COPD with moderate blockage. | M | 52 | 7 days 10 MG 3X D | 2/9/2012 | 5 | bronchial infection | I am sensitive to antihistamines so even though this medication, like most codeine cough syrups, worked for my cough and helped me relax and sleep, I still woke up every hour and did not sleep deeply (I was in bed for 15 hours after taking it). This is the same effect as OTC sleep medications that are just repackaged antihistamines etc. (all not safe and ineffective). They make me sleepy but keep me from getting into a deep sleep, why bother? I stay away from them. You will wake up with very dry mouth with this cough syrup so keep some water handy. No other side effects except I counted the hours for it to wear off so I could feel normal again. I will only take another teaspoon if I am desperate for cough relief. | Before taking this I was desperately ill. I had a temperature for 4 days at over 100 (at times) and I thought; "I am actually gong to die" as that is how a 102 temp feels. I had had no sleep. I went to the doctor and surprisingly I was able to get him to give me some codeine cough syrup, as I was coughing so violently. I even threw up at the doctor office. They gave me a antibiotic shot too in my butt (that hurt like hell) and a prescription for Z Pak. Either way I took one teaspoon of the cough medicine and went to bed, my stomach was so "on the edge" I was unable to take anything else for 15 hours. Today I am better, think I am going to make it. The biggest issue I think is that a lack of sleep cause by violent coughing can magnify all your symptoms. Once this is addressed you will get some rest and feel much better. I don't feel like I have a lot of congestion. | M | 52 | 1 days 8-10 mg 1X D | 1/6/2012 | 5 | bad cough, 3 days little sleep | I didn't have any side effects. | I slept like a baby and finally got better. The Dr. knew what was best and it was. thX | F | 51 | 5 days 1 tsp 1X D | 12/23/2011 | 4 | Bronchiectasis & Tracheobronchomal | itching sometimes. sleepy, dry mouth | This seems to be the only things that has helped my cough since I tried it. Tried all other cough syrups and none seemed to help. I must say that one time I took 1 tsp tussionex and one hydrocodone pill and that combination seems to work the best.. The cost of this medicine up here in Alaska is very expensive, 8 oz. cost $230.49, which will probably go up this next year. I pick my times to take this med., for social gatherings where I do not want my hacking or coughing fits to embarrass me to death. Also, my doc informed me that the more I use it the less effect it can have on my cough. I sure wish there was something stronger than this. The lung disease that I have has no cure, so with breathing devices and equipment plus tussionex, I might just make it. If someone out there has a very bad cough with a lot of mucus that does not go away, I would suggest you be tested for this lung disease. I might add that if you drive and are stopped you are driving under the influence of a narcotic. | F | 62 | 1 years 1 tsp 1X D | 11/5/2011 | 5 | Cold/Flu | I was a little itchy, and it gave me kind of a warm fuzzy feeling. | Tussionex is by far the best cough medicine I've ever taken. My doctor gives me it when ever I'm sick. I've had a couple of other different cough medicine's in the past but nothing that comes close to or compares to how well Tussionex works. If you have a bad cough that is keeping you up at night it's the only way to go. OTC cough medicine's usually don't work very well and are a waste of money, so if your sick of hacking your brain's out then go see a doctor an get some Tussionex it works wonders. | M | 32 | 5 days 5 ml 2X D | 10/25/2011 | 5 | A little Itching. | Tussionex is a miracle.I have been up for 4 days with coughing, wheezing and drainage not being able to get a wink of sleep hardly until I was prescribed this. Tussionex cleared up my symptoms in less than a few hours. The only downside is after about 8 hrs it has stopped working and im a little leary on taking some more since it is pretty strong. All in all its a wonderful medication! | F | 24 | 2 days 5 ML 2X D | 10/7/2011 | 5 | chronic cough due to lung disease | Diziness and Drowsiness | In one word "godsend." I have suffered from a chronic cough and on several occassions have either cracked my ribs or severly bruised them. I often cough so hard and long that I faint. This is the only thing that stops my cough. I don't take it everyday due to it being extended release. | F | 33 | 2 weeks 1 tsp 1X D | 10/4/2011 | 4 | Upper respiratory infection | Excessive itching, very sleepy, very little urination the first few days, excessive sweating and while trying to sleep it felt like I could crawl out of my skin | The only upside as soon as I took it my cough subsided | F | 47 | 4 days 1 tsp 1X AN | 9/22/2011 | 5 | RADS - | Slight change in dream pattern, also some noticable itchyness during the night. | I've been diagnosed with RADS - Reactive Airways Disfunction Syndrome - due to a work related accident that caused chemical burns and scarring of my bronchial tubes. I have been prescribed mostly all the meds listed in other reviews. Including prednisone, inhalers, and Tessalon Perle. Tussionex is the ONLY medicine that has worked for me. Since I now have a chronic cough that will last a lifetime, Tussionex has been a godsend. However, I take it ONCE daily before bedtime or else I'm suffering with coughs and asthma-like attacks. It stops my cough right in it's tracks. It cannot be abused or it can cause other side effects listed here by others. It is NOT cheap! $187.00 a bottle at my pharmacy. It does make me drowsy, that's why I only take it at bedtime. It is good tasting also. I have noticed that I awake throughout the night in a dream like state, always running my fingers through my hair. ODD!!! Because this works on the cough receptors in the brain, I think these movements might have something to do with that. I have to pick my battles, it's either suffer with slightly wierd movements and dreams, or asthma attacks that leave me breathless while I'm sleeping. I choose Tussionex. It's definately helped improve my quality of life! | F | 44 | 3 years 1X D | 8/13/2011 | 5 | chronic bronchitis | Can make me sleepy so I only use it at night. | I have had chronic coughs for years and I agree with many of the others - this stuff works. I have two damaged discs in my neck and coughing results in incredible pain and spasms. This stuff calms down the cough and helps me heal. I know some people abuse it...but I guess that's true about a lot of things. | M | 50 | 6 days 1X D | 8/4/2011 | 5 | Chronic cough for two weeks prior | While tussionex completely knocked down the cough. prostrate problems came up and had to stop | Like I said Tussionex was working great and had to stop due to prostrate problems. Dr. wouldn't prescribe another hydrocodone medicine so gave me tessalon pearls. To my supprise after two days I am getting some relief. I just hope the cough hasn't just run its course. I'll have to wait till this comes up again, which will probably be in February or next summer. Cudos for Tussionex though. | M | 60 | 2 days 1 tsp 2X D | 7/15/2011 | 5 | Severe cough fr/allergies bronchits | vivid dreams | Like others here, I too have a severe cough associated with allergies, asthma, bronchitis, which I go through like clockwork about once a year. Tussionex is the only cough med so far that helps me stop coughing and sleep through the night. I am very aware of the dependency risk due to the fact that it does contain narcotic ingredients, so I only take it at night. Tried other OTC meds for a few days between refills, they didn't work, but I didn't find myself "jonesing" for Tussionex | F | 46 | 14 days 1 tsp 1X D | 5/24/2011 | 4 | Horrible Dry Cough | Well, I had a horrible dry cough, so the Dr. gave me a RX for Tussionex. Went to Subway for dinner after we left the pharmacy, didn't want to wait any longer, got a spoon, looked at the bottle quick and took 2 heaping teaspoonfuls. About 20 minutes later I was out of my element! I was in bed for the night with and itchy head and face, and like someone else said, while I was sleeping, I kept half waking up, like jerking awake, it was WEIRD!!!! So tonight I go to take another dose, I'm home, so I look at the bottle more closely.....it says: "Take 1 teaspoonful every 12 hours. Maximum daily dose 2 teaspoonfuls." Wow!! I took waaaaaaaay to much. After taking what I am suppose to take, I don't feel those effects. So just thought I share my little Tussionex story. | F | 32 | 2 days 1 Teaspoon 1X D | 3/17/2011 | 1 | Persistent cough with bad cold | None | A red flag went off when the Dr. told me there was Vicodon in this medication. After reading the comments about Tussionex, I dediced not to take it. I don't take anything that gives me that "out of control" feeling, as many people mention here. | F | 72 | 0 days 1 tsp 1X D | 3/9/2011 | 4 | Cough& lack of sleep | Well, I took three swallows straight from the bottle. I had that blazed feeling but i slept great. No cough, just a dry mouth. My head felt really heavy. I woke up feeling great but about 8:30 the next morning, I started feeling blazed again. I hadn't taken anymore that morning. So the side effects lasted a good twelve hours. | Helpful :) | F | 15 | 1 days 3 swallows 1X D | 2/8/2011 | 4 | bronchitis | sweating, all over body itching, hard to sleep but really sleepy, dry mouth that turned into a minior sore throat. | it really does help | F | 18 | 2X D | 1/19/2011 | 4 | deep cough and congestion/wheezing | the positives outweigh the negatives but there are some noticable side effects. I am a big man (physically) and have a fairly high tolerance, so I take approx. 3-4 tspns per day instead of 2. The side effects are itching of my skin, dry mouth, constipation, sudden jerking as if falling asleep suddenly. lost concentration. | It tastes good and has a fairly bright outlook. | M | 51 | 7 days one tspn 2X D | 1/4/2011 | 5 | Bronchitis and sinus infection | I take 1 Tsp every 12 hours and the side effects are a slight itching (not too bothersome) | I have had sinus infections and bronchitis regularly since 2008. I have taken Tussionex and it is the only cough medicine that works for me. I have tried Cheratussin, OTC meds, etc. and they do not work. My bronchitis gets so bad that I cannot lay down flat to sleep at night and must sit up in my rocking chair to try to sleep, fluid builds up so deeply in my bronchial tubes that the coughing is like seizing attacks... However, when I take Tussionex, I can lay down to sleep, the sinus congestion clears up and my urge to have coughing attacks is gone! I told my husband that this stuff is expensive, but it's Gold in a bottle for me. My doctor prescribed me some more last week due to a sinus infection, fever and bronchitis, along with an inhaler. Doctor even wrote me a refill for my Tussionex, which surprised me a bit, but she knows how bad I can get. I only use it at night or if I have to work at school during the day (I substitute teach) or if I am going to be around others and don't want to have embarrassing, uncontrollable coughing fits in front of them (which happens). Anyway, I highly recommend this medicine. It's only one that works for me. Amazing results and amazing relief. | F | 42 | 2X D | 12/28/2010 | 4 | Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Stage III | Euphoria,Itchy,Vivid Creepy Dreams,Dry Mouth (almost to point of Dehydration),Lowered Sex Drive and most of all FUN !!! | My condition sucks. I am not only on the Narcotic Hydrocodone which is found in this RX. I am also on Dilaudid, Phentanyl and OxyContin.So back to the side effects. I am pretty sure that it is a combination of all of these Narcotics that have basically made me the junkie that I am. I hope for all of you in the world whether you are a good or bad person that you never have to go through this. However, the Tussionex does help with the Naso. Sinus Trouble, Tears. | M | 38 | 16 weeks 3 TBSP 2X D | 11/23/2010 | 5 | Exhaustive cough associated w/URI | Drowsiness, light headedness, loss of balance, uncoordinated. Itchiness and ringing of ears if taken for longer than a week or if more than prescribed was taken (example, taking 1 1/2 tsp instead of 1 tsp) | I love Tussionex because it's the only cough syrup that's strong enough to keep my coughing at bay. I have asthma and so when I get an upper respiratory infection (about once a year), I can sometimes get a cough that throws me into asthma attacks in the middle of the night. Tussionex is the only thing that keeps this from happening. I could take it during the day if I wanted to but the side effects are just enough that it makes me uncomfortable to drive. So I just take at night and deal with this cough during the day. Overall, great medication but USE WITH CAUTION. If it does make you drowsy, you may find after a week or more of use that you find it harder to get to sleep at night without it. It is highly addictive so use EXACTLY as prescribed. Also, it can make you itchy all over (and you can't satisfy the itch) if you take a little too much so measure it. And after a week or so you can find that there is a ringing in the ears. After stopping, it goes away. This medication is a godsend for people like me but you have to measure the risks and the rewards. Overall, it's worth it for me. | F | 32 | 7 days 30mg 1X D | 11/14/2010 | 5 | Asthma | It makes me a little light headed when I haven't taken it for a while, but soon (after 2-3 doses) that no longer seems to be a problem. Individuals react very differently to hydrocodone, so many may feel more side effects or none at all. some people even get "wired" instead of relaxed, but most do not. | When my asthma is at it's worse, usually early spring and all through the fall, I use Tussionex as needed 1-2 times a day and have great results. I seldom wake up at night coughing and though I may be a tad drowsy if I take it in the morning, it is not too bad and really helps me stop coughing. The Hydrocodone also helps relax me so I think this relaxes my inflamed airways and thus lessens my other asthma symptoms as well. Since people react differently to medicines and especially to hydrocodone, this may not be for everyone, but for me it is nearly a miracle drug. | M | 53 | 5 years 1 teaspoon 2X D | 10/19/2010 | 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 | 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 | 4 | none | M | 55 | 30 days 2X D | 6/8/2010 | 1 | persistent cough | It made me very sleepy but did NOT suppress my cough or dry up my nasel discharge. What a disappointment, especially because of how much it cost. | A waste of money. | F | 58 | 1 days 1 tsp. 2X D | 4/1/2010 | 4 | uncontrollable coughing & no sleep | First 10 days only side effect was vivid dreams, but definitely stopped cough and was finally able to sleep soundly; now in day 15 cough returns if I don't take medication; continue to have sound sleep with vivid dreams; now also some sporadic itching, headache, ringing in ears | Tussionex was a life saver for the terrible, uncontrollable cough I had that left me exhausted due to lack of sleep. Was floored by the expense of the drug, but it was the only medication that stopped the cough immediately! After the ringing in my ears I tried the next night not to take the Tussionex, but awoke with the coughing. Took the medicine and it stopped immediately. Will complete this scrip and hope cough stops permanently. | F | 60 | 15 days 2X D | 2/4/2010 | 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 | 4 | bronchitis | Felt light headed. Was lying in bed sick when I took it. Didn't get up for a couple of hours and when I did I noticed that I was pretty woozy. I looked at the label and it said take a teaspoon. I had taken a tablespoon of it. Misread on my part. Guess you really need to be careful about following directions. This is very potent medication. I didn't take much more than the prescribed amount and it really made me feel light headed and spacey. From the posts I'm reading about it on this site it sounds like some of you are chugging this stuff. I would seriously not recommend that. This medication is NOT something to play with. I'm 220 lbs and just an additional teaspoon had me feeling like I could fall over. I think there should be some stronger wording on the label about this medicine. Don't be fooled just because it's cough syrup. This is a narcotic and it will seriously mess up your day. | M | 39 | 1 days | 1/12/2010 | 2 | Night Cough due to Cold | Dizziness, severe headache and itching. Helped me to sleep after 2 hrs of taking 1 teaspoon but woke up with headache, chills and achy body. Only had these symptons on the nights I took the Tussionex. I would not recommend this, try an over the counter first. The codeine in the tussionex give me a very bad reaction. | F | 57 | 4 days | 1/11/2010 | 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 | 3 | cough/congestion | wacky dreams, ears ringing, nausea | my doctor told me to take a half teaspoon or a full one every 12 hours. i took a full one in the morning and felt good. felt kinda high and just lied in bed, watching tv. took another teaspoon 12 hours later, before bed, and couldn't sleep. i had an awful ringing in my ears that only subsided when i moved my head to the right. i could barely sleep and when i did, my dreams were really crazy. i felt nauseas the whole time, too. my cough was gone but the side effects were awful. | F | 27 | 1 days | 12/20/2009 | 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 | 4 | Bronchitis | No real side effects other than relief initially. The stuff really works. I accidentally took a little more than a tsp on the 3rd day and experienced an unfortunate narcotic high. I was spaced out and itchy. It wasn't fun. | Measure carefully. | F | 37 | 4 days | 11/2/2009 | 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 |