Discussions tagged “CoughMedicine”

I just started giving my 5-year-old the G-Supress-DX Ped Drops 30ml for relief from a nasty winter cough. It's a combo of guaifenesin (for mucus), dextromethorphan (to stop coughing), and phenylephrine (for the stuffy nose). Any other parents out there used this or something similar? Curious to hear about your experiences, especially with side effects. The package insert mentions some urgent symptoms to look out for like allergic reactions, as well as dizziness and trouble sleeping. Fingers crossed my kid doesn't get any of that.

I've been prescribed Hydrocodone/Homatropine 5/1.5mg tablets for a persistent cough, and I'm already feeling some side effects. I know it's an opioid and can be habit-forming, but I wasn't expecting to feel this dizzy and drowsy. Is this normal? I've also been having some trouble breathing. Has anyone else had these issues? Should I be worried? I've read about the serious side effects, and I don't want to end up in the hospital. Any advice on managing these side effects or knowing when to seek help?