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Relieves coughing.
Delsym (Dextromethorphan) is a good option for treating dry cough. It's not safe to take with MAO inhibitors though.
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3.3/ 5 average rating with 127 reviewsforDelsym
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Upsides
- Good for treating dry cough.
- Available in drugstores either by itself or in combination with other medications to treat cold and allergy symptoms.
- Available as a liquid and a tablet.
- Some products relieve cough for up to 12 hours.
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Downsides
- Can't take dextromethorphan if you're taking MAO inhibitors (drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease, depression, and other emotional conditions). If taken together, they will cause dangerously high blood pressure levels.
- If you're taking this in combination with other cold and allergy medications, you should read labels closely to make sure you're not accidentally taking too much of a single ingredient.
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Used for
- Cough
- Due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Liquid extended release
- Liquid
Price
Lowest price
$6.07
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Reviews
127 reviews so far
63%
saidit'sworth it
32%
saiditworked well
12%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Side effects
The Delsym (Dextromethorphan) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
The Cheratussin Ac (Codeine / Guaifenesin) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- Serotonin syndrome
- Using other medications that affect serotonin
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