Discussions tagged “Guiaifenesin”

I've been taking Siltussin SA 100mg/5ml Syrup for the past few days to deal with some nasty chest congestion, but the label scared the hell out of me. The bullet-pointed severe side effects section has me really concerned. It mentions things like rashes, hives, itching, blistering skin, and even some really alarming breathing issues. I've had some mild itching, but I can't tell if it's from the medicine. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? And, if so, what did you do? Did you stop taking it? Did you find a good alternative? They also talk about throat swelling and lung troubles. How do you know if it's serious, and not worth just a call to the doctor? My throat has felt a little tight, but I don't know if that's just from the congestion or the meds