Phenergan With Dextromethorphan
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Dextromethorphan + Promethazine
Dextromethorphan, often referred to as DXM, is a medication most often used as a cough suppressant in over-the-counter cold and cough medicines. It is sold in syrup, tablet, spray, and lozenge forms. It is in the morphinan class of medications with sedative, dissociative, and stimulant properties (at lower doses). Dextromethorphan does not have a significant affinity for the mu-opioid receptor activity typical of morphinan compounds and exerts its therapeutic effects through several other rec...
Can I take my suboxone with this medicine ## There can be a slight issue when taking the Suboxone with the Promethazine in the Phenergan, because they can both cause depression of the central nervous system and it may actually potentiate the Buprenorphine in the Suboxone and make it seem like you took a higher dose than usual. Learn more Promethazine details here. Learn more Dextromethorphan details here. Learn more Suboxone details here. So, the dosages of the medications should be carefully adjusted and you should be monitored regularly to watch for any problems. You should also be made aware of the necessity of watching for any danger signs on your own, such as shallow breathing, dizziness and extreme sedation. Have these all been prescribed for you?
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