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Codeine / guaifenesin and Sore Throat: What Users Say

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Sore throat: mentioned by 4 users (4.6%)

Based on user experiences from 87 Codeine / guaifenesin reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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headaches 12.6%
cough 9.2%
chest pain 4.6%
drowsiness 4.6%
nausea 4.6%
sore throat 4.6%
insomnia 3.4%

Reviews for Codeine / guaifenesin

Showing 4 reviews tagged with "sore throat". Clear filters to view all 87 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Sle...
  • August 23, 2017

For Cough "I was given this medication after battling a bad sinus infection for 3 weeks now. The med helped my cough for maybe the first day, afterwards, I have been dealing with bad headaches and going on two days without sleep. Needless to say, after going to the doctor numerous times, I'm still coughing (dry cough), sore throats, chest congestion, and painful chest due to all the coughing at night. Looking forward to a quick recovery soon. I'm on my 2nd dose of steroids and antibiotics, I need relief!!"

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  • Anonymous
  • January 24, 2010

Codeine / guaifenesin for Cough "I was prescribed this for a sore throat and mild cough after I found out I had mono and walking pneumonia. It didn't do a thing! I couldn't feel it at all, and it made my throat itch as it went down. Plus, it's so icky tasting."

1 / 10
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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 26, 2016

Codeine / guaifenesin for Cough "Been incredibly frustrated with a virus that turned ugly and a strong, intense cough that caused pulled muscles, raw throat, and coughing up blood. This drug was prescribed with a decongestant and antibiotics. I still cough occasionally, but this is a huge improvement from the intense nonstop barking cough and gave my chest a chance to heal."

7 / 10
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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 14, 2014

Codeine / guaifenesin for Cough "Was prescribed this med for cough, and it did absolutely nothing except make my head hurt horribly bad and my throat tickle, which made the cough worse."

1 / 10
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