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Reviewer: Chinadoll, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month
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I had an allergic reaction, tongue swollen numb and tingling throat swollen an sore.hard to breathe
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Reviewer: 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This drug may have been more effective had I taken it longer. However, after one or two doses, I suffered from severe, systemic itching. The itching actually woke me from sleep. Every square inch of my skin was affected. I will never take it again.
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Reviewer: Sick coughing, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have a mac lung infection and. Was coughing constantly. This drug stopped the cough. Nyquil
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Reviewer: Carlislk, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Work very well for me. Did not expect much from it but was nicely surprised with it's overall effectiveness.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Did nothing for my cough. Oh wait, other than make it worse. Now my lungs are burning!! I've coughed more since I took it. Can't wait for it to wear off!! Id I could have given no stars for questions 1 and 3 I would have.
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