Tussionex Pennkinetic for Cough User Reviews (Page 3)

Tussionex Pennkinetic has an average rating of 9.4 out of 10 from a total of 81 reviews for the treatment of Cough. 95% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 2% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Tussionex Pennkinetic

Anonymous
April 29, 2011

"I get severe bronchitis at least once a year with vomiting and sleepless nights. I've tried Robitussin with Codeine, but it didn't help at all. Two years ago, my doctor finally prescribed Tussionex, and it works so well. I have bronchitis now, and came back from a miserable trip without this medicine. I've taken it tonight, and already feel so much better. I would highly recommend this to anyone who needs a cough medicine at night to help them sleep."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
December 31, 2009

"Just started taking this medicine. Had the flu and at then end of the 5 day flu, started a head cold. Couldn't sleep for a few nights due to cough. Only woke up 3 times tonight (once to pee and twice due to coughing). Just took my second dose and will go back to sleep. Was prescribed codeine, with no help at all. Was told this is called liquid gold- they weren't kidding. Very grateful my pharmacist mentioned this to me then I told my Doctor."

9 / 10

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Shayne
Taken for 2 to 5 years
January 5, 2023

"I have suffered from chronic lung infections and bronchitis for a number of years. I have tried multiple medications in the past and nothing has worked. My doctor prescribed Tussionex Pennkinetic and it is fantastic. I would rate this medication a 12 out of 10 if I could. Be sure to hydrate well while taking this medication. The drowsiness that I experience helps me sleep and I am cough-free, all night long. The 12-hour window of effectiveness makes this the best treatment for a chronic cough."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
July 10, 2009

"I have extremely bad coughing spells at night. So my doctor prescribed Codeine cough syrup which surprisingly did not help because it is a pretty strong cough medicine. So instead he prescribed Tussionex for me. The medicine worked great! The only thing I don't like is it made me sleep all day long and the next day I could still feel it in my system but I know I could have probably slept for 2 days straight off of the small dose he prescribed. He told me to do "Take 1 teaspoonful 2 times a day" I only did one and it made me feel very tired. But it does A GREAT job with suppressing the cough."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
October 23, 2009

"I went to the doctor a week ago and I was told that I had upper respiratory infection (3rd one this year) so she gave me the usual antibiotic, phenergan with codeine cough medicine, and a antihistamine/decongestion medicine. After a week of taking this still not feeling better. So I went back and she gave me a different antibiotic and the Tussionex cough medicine. The cough medicine has allowed me to sleep most of the night but when I take it I am completely knocked out and loopy. Still cough periodically but nothing like I was without it. Even with insurance this medicine was $50 for 4 ounces but it's worth it! I've taken it before and really helps. Just waiting for the other medicines to do their jobs!"

9 / 10

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pupcomm
Taken for less than 1 month
May 7, 2022

"I had incessant coughing due to post nasal drip which none of the OTC meds made a dent in. Saw my ENT doc who did endoscopy and not surprisingly found heavy sinus & throat mucus. He prescribed Tussionex-P and Prednisone. The Tussionex knocked the cough right out enabling me to sleep and recover my voice. It is annoying that it's so hard to find; the first four pharmacies I went to didn't carry it. For me, it's a wonder drug. It succeeded where all the others failed, and I haven't had any side effects. If I could I would give it a rating of 11."

10 / 10

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walke...
September 14, 2009

"Seven (7) years ago my system betrayed me and I became allergic to everything you can be tested for except ducks and fungus - everything. I went through my PCP, to every allergy and immunology specialist in a forty mile radius and then moved down to the super-specialists in the Boston medical community. For two years - nothing alleviated the primary symptom - coughing - violent explosive coughing every forty five minutes to an hour. This is where you will begin to disbelieve me probably but, the weekend of Good Friday, 2004 my ENT prescribed Tussionex-P and for the first time I was able to sleep, breath and behave normally. I do cease use every twenty eight days, withdrawal is a little like "coffee-jags" but you must use care with this medicine."

10 / 10

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JKitt
October 8, 2009

"I have had a persistent cough now for two weeks that wakes me up 8 times at night. This is the second time that I have had this cough medicine prescribed to me. It is by far the best Cough medicine that I have ever taken."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
April 6, 2009

"Obstetrician prescribed this to me due to a chest infection/head cold that resulted in no sleep for me. It totally knocked me out - I slept better than I had during my entire pregnancy. Great part is I still have plenty of fetal movement."

10 / 10

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Jur
October 11, 2009

"This medicine worked very well for me. I had a bad cough that was keeping me up night after night. This allowed me to sleep and totally stopped the cough. I couldn't take it during the day without being groggy however, so I would caution against this although the recommended dose said every 12 hours."

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Anonymous
May 12, 2009

"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 then a couple of hours. I can actually make it through the night without having coughing episode. As a side benefit, it tastes pretty good."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
June 11, 2009

"I have had a bad cough for over a week. The Doctor said it was bronchitis and prescribed this and Septra. It does dry you up and quietens the cough. I've taken this before but, don't remember it making me feel so loopy, even 12 hours later. Definitely don't drive and it would be advisable to have someone around."

10 / 10

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Anony...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 14, 2014

"I have had a terrible cold with cough & breathing issues especially at night. This prescription was great for the cough & ability to get some rest."

10 / 10

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tridel
March 5, 2013

"It was like a miracle. Instantly stopped coughing and slept all night without waking up coughing. Taste is like frosting."

10 / 10

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Bug...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 7, 2017

"Only thing that helps a cough so bad you are throwing up."

10 / 10

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Matt...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 5, 2015

"Little to no effect on cough and only helped me sleep a little. During 2 of my coughing fits i woke up to take 2.5 more ml (1/2 tsp) and it didnt help. "

2 / 10

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Anonymous
September 8, 2011

"This medicine has a built in phlegm breaker and works very well to keep mucus from settling in the chest. Side effects for me is usually sleepiness which is welcome when you are sick."

9 / 10

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Mindy...
April 16, 2008

"This was costly but it really helped the coughing and my cold! And helped me sleep!"

9 / 10

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Anonymous
January 30, 2012

"It is by far the best cough suppressant for which I've been given a prescription."

10 / 10

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Nita...
September 5, 2019

"This is a miracle cough syrup ! Very strong though , you will not be able to work etc it knocks you out ! I am decreasing dose to 1/2 tsp instead of 1 tsp !!"

9 / 10

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gratful
April 1, 2012

"Worked right away when nothing else would. Its a miracle cure for incurable cough!"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
June 10, 2008

"I have viral bronchitis, and was miserable. Took 1 teaspoon of Tussionex Pennkinetic and 20 minutes later, I feel back to normal. Worked awesome!"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
November 17, 2009

"The best cough medicine ever! Nothing helps my cough but Tussionex. It lasts the entire 12 hours. Unbelievablly good cough medicine!!"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
April 25, 2008

"Wow! This stuff worked immediately. No side effects."

10 / 10

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mamma...
Taken for less than 1 month
December 29, 2012

"Helps with cough however experiencing severe headache with use of this medication. Almost bad enough to go to the emergency room. "

5 / 10

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