Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone for Cough User Reviews (Page 2)

• RAH...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 8, 2021

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "Like others have said, this cough medicine is the only Rx that effectively treats a cough (due to a combo of reflux, post-nasal drip, and allergies…perfect storm) that I have dealt with over the past 30 years! When this coughing 'season' occurs, I cough to the point of vomiting throughout the day and especially at night. I only take this medicine at night when incessantly coughing has kept me awake for several nights. The question is how do you get doctors to prescribe as needed without thinking you are drug-seeking or addicted? Other meds just don’t impact the coughing like Tussionex…it eradicates the cough!"

• red...
• December 22, 2009

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "First of all, if you go to a doctor and request this medicine, he/she will see this as drug-seeking behavior. It is an opiate. The only difference between Tussionex and Vicodin is the antihistamine in the Tussionex. It is highly addictive. I should know... I have been to drug treatment two times for my addiction to Tussionex. I didn't take it as prescribed, though - worked my way up to 3 oz. each day - sometimes twice a day. Be very careful."

• ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2013

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "This is the nastiest looking and tasting medicine I have ever taken. With that said, the medicine works the best for a cough. I kept myself and my husband awake at night coughing. I took this medicine (only at night), and it worked like a charm. This is the best medicine for a cough (I don't waste my money on Robitussin or Mucinex) and is my go-to medicine whenever I get a pesky cough."

• Anonymous
• August 21, 2011

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "Had a chronic cough for 1 month that over-the-counter medicines wouldn't stop, and even prescription syrups wouldn't stop. I went through 4 bottles of syrup before going on TussiCaps - stopped my cough in less than 24 hours. It came with a side effect of drowsiness, which was fine for me because I hadn't slept in over a month due to the cough. Great medication."

• Tod...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 8, 2020

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "I have had bronchitis and pneumonia on many occasions, and this medicine is hands down the best for helping stop the coughing and pain associated with coughing from these infections. I have walking pneumonia right now, and my family doctor will not prescribe any narcotic cough syrup. Tussionex would have been a huge blessing for me!"

• js6...
• September 17, 2010

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "This is the best cough syrup, hands down, in the country. It works very, very well and has no bad taste. Very pricey, but worth it. Some doctors will not write for it. I think that is poor professionalism for those who refuse. Yes, some will seek and/or abuse, but the benefit of the doubt should be given for something that works this well. Highly recommended."

• Bow...
• January 13, 2023

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "I had a bad cough from COVID that wouldn’t recede. I was prescribed Tussionex Pennkinetic, and it stopped the cough quickly. It is the only medicine that has worked effectively for me. Highly recommend it."

• sch...
• November 11, 2009

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "This is the best cough medicine out there. Whenever I get chest colds that keep me up at night coughing, I request this. I have been doing this for 10 yrs. Seriously, if you want to stop your cough - request this one. Nothing works like this one. The side effects do not outweigh the results!"

• Gay...
• August 7, 2009

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "After 15 years of vasomotor rhinitis, which caused chronic coughing, I was finally prescribed something that helped me sleep without waking up 10 times coughing each night. I don't notice any hangover or grogginess the next day. My only complaint is that it is not covered by my insurance and is a little expensive."

• jjl...
• November 24, 2009

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "I first used Tussionex in 1981. At that time, it was called Tussionex Susp. and contained only 5 mg of hydrocodone per dose. They also had a tablet version available back then, which equaled one teaspoon of the suspension. The reason that it is so effective over other cough remedies, even other syrups that contain hydrocodone, is due to the type of hydrocodone used."

• JAN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2019

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "A wonderful medicine! Stops a nagging cough dead in its tracks. I have used it several times when I've had the flu or a bad cold. Unfortunately, it is now hard to get due to people who can't be responsible with such medications."

• AL ...
• January 24, 2011

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "This is a wonderful medicine that will turn off the most vicious coughs. Having said that, my doctor and I found that 5 ml every 8 hrs (instead of the usual max of 10 ml/day) is most effective in my case; I'm about 2 meters tall and about 105 kilos. I have asthma, which is easily exacerbated; when I get any sort of cough, it can (and, in the past, has) turned into pneumonia. In my doctor's estimation, Tussionex has saved me about 5 trips to the hospital over the last 10 years. In summary: This medicine, (expensive as it may be) has, in my opinion, plausibly saved my life. It shuts the cough off and allows my lungs to heal."

• eka...
• September 16, 2009

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "I recently moved to Savannah, GA, and developed a horrid cough. I continued to get colds and did not stop coughing for weeks. I was treated by an allergist with every known allergy drug, inhaler, and nasal spray. I then started allergy shots. I continued to cough till I threw up at least 10 times a day. In addition, this caused urinary incontinence. I then started to see an ENT and went through cat scans, scopes, etc., with no relief from the cough. My personal care physician has now suggested I see a gastroenterologist. Meanwhile, she was willing to treat the symptoms. This is the best drug I have ever taken. After the first dose, I immediately stopped coughing. It lasts a full 12 hours and allows me to sleep!"

• Anonymous
• February 10, 2011

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "Tussionex is awesome for that cough you get at night, where you get a tickle in your throat and just have to cough and can't stop. For me, it makes me feel loopy, though, even 12 hours later I will be lightheaded, so I usually don't use it unless Cepacol or something doesn't work. It's rare I use it more than once a year, and even then I only use half the dose. It really works, but it's powerful."

• WTm...
• March 24, 2011

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "I was prescribed Tussionex for a cough associated with viral pneumonia. It was excellent for suppressing my cough. However, I felt as if I'd had a couple of margaritas, so I was only able to take it before bedtime instead of every 12 hours, or I couldn't have functioned at work. On the positive side, it did eliminate the constant cough and allow me a good night's sleep. As another reviewer noted, I also found it extremely constipating. I advise increasing your liquid intake and possibly taking an over-the-counter stool softener while using Tussionex."

• Anonymous
• February 23, 2009

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "This stuff is amazing when you are really sick. A severe cough was making my head and neck hurt so bad. After about 20 minutes of taking Tussionex, my cough was much improved, and my neck/headache almost non-existent. I was prescribed this after codeine wasn't helping at all. Will definitely take it again if needed."

• Anonymous
• February 1, 2012

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "The directions tell you the medicine stops the desire to cough. Works great, but also stops the desire to pretty much do anything. Haha. Works amazing, but plan on catching up on the sleep you've been missing from your cough. This worked for about 14 hours from one pill on me. Didn't take any today, and the cough is back. I had some residual effects of dizziness when it was wearing off. As soon as I ate some food and slowed down a little, it went away quickly."

• ONe...
• November 11, 2009

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "I've read everyone's posts and am so jealous! I've been coughing for 5 days now and haven't had a decent night's sleep for the last 6 nights! The doctor prescribed this medicine 3 days ago, took it, and nothing. Seriously, nothing! Felt a little relief 10 hours later, but nothing like what everyone else here has experienced. I'm still coughing and miserable and am going to give it another try tonight."

• Anonymous
• September 18, 2011

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "I had a bad cold and a continued cough that kept me awake. After I developed a fever, I was prescribed Tussionex and antibiotics. The Tussionex worked amazingly well. I was finally able to sleep without waking up coughing all the time. It does taste good too. I have just been taking it at bedtime and am trying not to take it too much. But if I have any more cough problems, I will ask for this first!"

• Poo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2020

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "After my stubborn attempt to rid an upper respiratory cold without a doctor's help, and trying OTC guaifenesin, mucolytics, dexbrompheniramine for cough suppression, and staying well-rested and hydrated, at days 10-13 I realized I needed help as I hardly slept for two days with an incessant post-nasal drip-caused cough. An urgent care doc confirmed no pneumonia, no sinus infection, yet to handle the cough, lingering inflammation, and likely bacterial symptoms (yellow and brown sputum), prescribed an albuterol inhaler, zithromycin, and Tussionex. Smart cocktail to handle all. I’ve slept great for the past two days because the Tussionex has kept my cough at bay, and I’m turning the corner for the better."

• sic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 21, 2013

"This medication rocks. For the past years, I have been in and out of allergy doctors, urgent cares, and so on. Once again, got the cough and snots going. I have been given just about everything you can imagine. Today, I was given this medication and BOOM, within an hour or so, those rapid-fire coughs that happened over seconds went away. My coughing would usually last over 1 to 2 months on other meds. Sinuses feel really clear, and once again, the old soldier is saluting again."

• 2js...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2022

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "Just got some of this at immediate care. Thank you, thank you!!!! I have bronchitis and have been coughing for 3 weeks. It is ridiculous that Drs don't want to give it because a minority of people will abuse it, and that has tied their hands. Give me a break!!!! I took this, and 5 minutes later, coughed up some terrible-looking infected mucus. I'm not coughing, relaxed, and finally will be able to sleep. Good luck getting it, though, especially from your regular Dr. They will try everything else before giving you something that works. Not to mention appt after appt..... Mo money, Mo money. Go straight to immediate care, pay the extra, or hope your deductible is paid. Also, for everyone saying it doesn't work, make sure you are shaking it up well."

• Sev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2013

"Had a cough so bad it was hurting my back and gave me terrible headaches. Was first prescribed another product, which did little. Have been taking this new prescription for a couple of days now (only need 1 tsp every 12 hrs)...amazing. Finally feeling like I'm getting better. Cough is much less, not nearly as tired as I was (was sleeping 16-20 hr days), been awake most of today. Thank you so much!"

• Ace...
• June 29, 2008

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "Cleared my cough and allowed me to rest. This liquid must be taken exactly as prescribed. I experienced a slight feeling of lethargy the next day. Given that as a side effect, I would take this again for any of my severe coughing spells."

• bil...
• May 12, 2009

Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone "This stuff is great. I have had a chronic cough for over a year following an esophagectomy. This is the first medication that actually works for more than a couple of hours. I can actually make it through the night without having coughing episodes. As a side benefit, it tastes pretty good."