Hydrocodone Chlorpheniram Side Effects

taking this for cough with Augmentin. Never have I been so exhausted. Is this a side effect of the hydrocodone? ## Hi Muffin, Side effects of Hydrocodone can include any of the following: nausea vomiting constipation Drowsiness Dizziness Lightheadedness fuzzy thinking anxiety abnormally happy or abnormally sad mood dry throat difficulty urinating rash itching narrowing of the pupils (black circles in the center of the eyes) Some side effects can be serious. If you experience either of these symptoms below, call your doctor immediately: slowed or irregular breathing chest tightness Of all the side effects listed here, the one's that stand out to me based on your description are: Drowsiness, Dizziness, and Lightheadedness. Please post back if you have any other general questions or co...

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Chlorphenamine (CP, CPM), also known as chlorpheniramine, is an antihistamine used to treat the symptoms of allergic conditions such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever).[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] The medication takes effect within 2 hours and lasts for about 4-6.[2] Common side effects include sleepiness, restlessness, and weakness.[2] Other side effects may include dry mouth and wheeziness.[2] It is a first-genera...

what color is the cough syrup suppose to be I sent someone to the drug store to pick up my prescription and dont know if i got my correct medicine or not ## Since it is available as a generic, there is no one specific color, it all depends on the manufacturer, the process and ingredients they use. Can you post back and tell us who manufactured it? Then I may be able to find out more details for you. Hydrocodone with Chlorpheniramine is used to treat coughing and allergies. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and dry mouth. Learn more: ## I get extremely drowsy when I take my daily dosage. I drop off anytime but mostly when I am reading. Also my mouth is extremely dry. So I have to drink water all through the nignt and secondly I have taken this cough medicine ...

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Chlorphenamine (CP, CPM), also known as chlorpheniramine, is an antihistamine used to treat the symptoms of allergic conditions such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever).[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] The medication takes effect within 2 hours and lasts for about 4-6.[2] Common side effects include sleepiness, restlessness, and weakness.[2] Other side effects may include dry mouth and wheeziness.[2] It is a first-genera...

I have used Tussionex Pennkineticsusp for years and never had any problems. Recently I got the generic version, took it once. I felt dizzy and nauseated and light headed all day. Will now go back to the regular version. I always thought that generic should be the same, but it is not. Taste different too. ## The taste is really irrelevant, that just depends on what flavoring agents the manufacturer uses and it has no bearing on the efficacy of the medication. However, no generics don't have to be 100% exactly the same as the name brands. Under the laws of the U.S. FDA, they are allowed to differ, in the active ingredients, by as much as plus or minus 20%. Since the dizziness, nausea and light headed feeling can be normal side effects of the Hydrocodone in this, which is a narcotic, m...

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I'm not needing to take Hydrocodone/chlorpheniramine cough syrup at the moment. Can I store the bottle in the refrigerator just in case I may need it? Thank you. ## Hello, Don! How are you? Only until the expiration date. Liquids tend to degrade faster than other forms, so you can't really extend its shelf life. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Chlorphenamine (CP, CPM), also known as chlorpheniramine, is an antihistamine used to treat the symptoms of allergic conditions such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever).[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] The medication takes effect within 2 hours and lasts for about 4-6.[2] Common side effects include sleepiness, restlessness, and weakness.[2] Other side effects may include dry mouth and wheeziness.[2] It is a first-genera...

If med has expired, does that mean it's ineffective? Or stronger? Mine expired 10/09. Thank you. ## Hi Teri, Certain drugs are actually okay to take after expiration, whereas others such as antibiotics can become toxic. Tussionex contains a combination of Chlorpheniramine + Hydrocodone. My personal assumption is that it lost a good percentage of its potency by now, having been over 2 years old. It may still be effective, but not nearly as potent. It's also impossible to give a direct answer to this question, since each medication can effect people differently. We all know that it's better to avoid the expired drugs and stay on the safe side, but unfortunately, the only way to find out is to actually try it. As far as side effects go for this medication, I'd recommend fol...

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My sister is getting married on Saturday. I took a spoonful of Hydrocodone / Chlorpheniramine ER and was wondering if I could drink beer at her wedding on Saturday? I take 5 milliliters every 12 hours. ## It is the Hydrocodone that is the main concern here, since it is known to react with alcohol far more than the Chlorpheniramine, according to FDA reports. It could cause you to experience more severe side effects than usual, such as dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, sedation, and headache. Unfortunately, you did not list the time frame in between drinking and taking the medication. Can you post back and be more specific? Thank you! ## How long does 10 ml of chlorpheniramine maleate stay in your system? ## Depends if you're a fast or slow metabolizer. On average it's about 5 days. ...

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Tussionex dosage ## This medication is listed as containing Hydrocodone and Chlorpheniramine, it is used to treat cold and allergy symptoms. The FDA warns that it carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, and headache. What dosage has your doctor prescribed? ## My wife has acute coughing at night. Please suggest the best drug for treatment of an acute n chronic cough. ## I have a bad cough so I met up with a doctor and he prescribed me Arinic forte and leflox 500mg but these f***ing tablets are not working. Instead of getting better, I'm losing my health.

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what all is in this? is there hydrocodone? ## No, Corfen-DM contains the active ingredients Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan and Phenylephrine, none of which are narcotics. It is most commonly used to treat cold symptoms. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness and dry mouth. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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Does hyd polst-ch lor po contain codeine ? ## No, this is a generic for Tussionex and it contains Hydrocodone and Chlorpheniramine, it's used as a cough suppressant. Learn more Tussionex details here. The Hydrocodone, however, is a narcotic, so this medication may be habit forming and could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness and drowsiness. Is there anything else I can help with? ## how many MGs of hydrocodone per 5 ml is in hyd polst-chlor pols 8-10 mg/5 kre?

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how many mg of hydrocodone are in each teaspoon of Tussionex ext-rel sus medeva? ## Tussionex contains Chlorpheniramine and Hydrocodone. Is your dosage listed on the packaging? From the information I am finding, the regular, adult formulation contains 8mgs of Chlorpheniramine and 10mgs of Hydrocodone, per teaspoon. The Hydrocodone is a narcotic, so you may experience side effects such as: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and constipation. ## I thought tussionex had codine in it. Is hydrocodone the same thing only the generic for it? and is there any tylenon in plain tussionex thanks ## 1 tsp. has 10 mg. of hydrocodone ## my doctor give to me this TUSSIONEX for my cough. He said i have a virus and virus cause a "little" bronchitis, i have aches in my body and temperature of 100.1. h...

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Does this medicine have real codeine or synthetic? I am allergic to the real stuff but I can take meds like vicodin & darvocet. ## Tussionex contains Chlorpheniramine and Hydrocodone, the same narcotic as that in Vicodin, so no, it doesn't contain regular Codeine. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. You can read more on this medication here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## How long does tussinex extended release show in urine ## Diana, Since it is a sustained release formulation the standard 72-96 hours could be an additional 36-48 hours. These are only hypothetical. Folks have cleared in as little as 60 hours while others showed positive after 8 days so it's all relative. There are far too many metabolic variables so even...

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Does walfinate d contain acetaminophen or hydrocodone? ## Hi, Jeff! How are you feeling? Wal-Finate D is actually an over the counter product, so Hydrocodone can be ruled out, because that is not available over the counter in the U.S. That is a prescription only medication, because it's a narcotic opiate. This product contains Chlorpheniramine and Pseudoephedrine, it is used to treat cold and allergy symptoms. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness and dry mouth. You can learn more Chlorpheniramine details here and there are more Pseudoephedrine details here. And that means that it doesn't contain Acetaminophen, either. Is there anything else I can help with?

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how strong is tussionex ext rel sus? is is stronger than last one i got that said hycodone? ## Hello, Richard! How are you? Without knowing the dosages, I can't answer that. What is the dosage on the prescription? Tussionex also contains Hydrocodone with Chlorpheniramine, so it's likely close to what you've taken before. The FDA lists this medication as being a cough suppressant, but it does contain a narcotic, so it carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and constipation.

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cough decon/anti-histamine ## Some info for you: Hydro PC II Plus Liquid CIII Each 5 mL contains: Hydrocodone Bitartrate 3.5 mg, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 7.5 mg, Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg NDC: 60258-700-16 Active Chemicals: Chlorpheniramine + Hydrocodone + Phenylephrine • Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in the body and reduces congestion. • Hydrocodone is a narcotic. It is a pain reliever and a cough suppressant. • Phenylephrine is a decongestant. It works by constricting (shrinking) blood vessels (veins and arteries) in the body. Constriction of blood vessels in the sinuses and nose decreases congestion. • Chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine is used to treat cough and n...

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TussiCap is a brand new medication in capsule form. It has 10 mg of Hydrocodone and 8 mg of a drug I'm not familiar with. The drug without inurance in $600.00!!!!! I got it for 25 bucks ## Wow! I'm very glad that the coupon saved you so much money, that's a crazy price. The other ingredient is the antihistamine Chlorpheniramine. The FDA lists the possible side effects to this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, drowsiness and constipation. It also carries the risk of being habit forming. Is there anything I can help with? ## I have insurance and my doctor wrote me a prescription for Tussi caps. I also gave the pharmacist a discount card so my co-pay would be $25. When I went to pick it up she told me it would be $2000 for 20 pills. So therefore I c...

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Tussinex and Tussincaps are already on the market and while it does work to calm cough its become notorious for the high it gives since the antihistamine in it potetiates the hydrocodone! it should be taken off the market since any opiod drug can suppress coughing and sneezing and they arent as mind altering as this combo! ## Based on my research, both of these drugs do interact with one another. Quoted below are the precautions that more people should be aware of: "Using Chlorpheniramine together with Hydrocodone may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience some impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications. Avoid driving or operat...

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Does tussionex syrup show up the same as 10/325 hydro on a pain management urine screen? ## If it's a comprehensive test that is sent to the lab (Toxassure, etc) it will show up as hydrocodone, and metabolites of hydrocodone (norhydrocodone, etc. ) - so make sure you're honest. ## Yes, they should both show up as Hydrocodone, depending on the test used, according to NIH studies. It would take a very in-depth study to detect the Acetaminophen and Chlorpheniramine, which is not usually done. The FDA warns that these medications carry the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. How did your test go?

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