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What are some of the possible side effects of dextromethorphan used in cough medicines?
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There are many side effects of dextromethorphan used in cough medicines such as; dizziness, nausea, drowsiness and vomiting. Allergic reactions to the drug can have symptoms of severe dizziness, troubled breathing and a rash/itching on the tongue, face and throat.
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What is butrin?
Butamirate is a cough suppressant. It binds to sites on a part of the brain stem called the medulla oblongata. It acts similarly to dextromethorphan and is found in over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicines.
What narcotic is often found in cough syrups or combined with Tylenol as a pain reliever?
There is a synthetic narcotic called 'dextromethorphan' which is found in cough syrups, but not tylenol. In older cough medicines, and tylenol, there was a narcotic by the name of 'codeine'. Hope I helped.
What is the difference between dextromethorphan and diphenhydramine?
dextromethorphan is a drug used to treat cough by acting as a cough suppressant. diphenhydramine is an antihistamine and is used to treat allergies.
What are the effects of large amounts of cough medicine?
medicines such as robitussin can alter your state of mind.
What medicines can you take with Fluoxetine?
Many.. look at www.drugs.com for medications that you can't take with fluoxetine. Be sure to stay away from dextromethorphan (in cough syrups) as even a small dose may cause seizures.
Why is cough medicine abused?
Cough medicines are abused for being addictive when used for longer and for some rare side effects like dark spots on the skin.
Is Ambroxol good for dry cough?
No, Dextromethorphan is good (anti-tussives)
Are there benefits to using dextromethorphan?
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. That's the benefit. If you're talking about overdosing on it on purpose, you're harming your body and brain by overdosing.
Does cough liquid gels with dextromethorphan hbr effect the birth control pill?
There are no known drug interactions between guaifenisin, dextromethorphan, and the birth control pill.
Does cough syrup contains alcohol?
Most don't, but it does contain the dissociative dextromethorphan (more commonly referred to as DXM)
Can you use triaminic cough medicine on your dog?
You can give your dog certain over the counter cough medications for humans that contain dextromethorphan. This does include Triaminic cough medication.
Will NyQuil show up as amphetime in ua screen?
No but if you are using it to get high off dextromethorphan which is a cough syrup that is in it. (I prefer taking coricidin cough and cold (triple c's)). A lot of dextromethorphan in your system can bring up a false positive for pcp.
