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Reviewer: 0-2 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)
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my 2 yr old child has been on this med for just a little bit. He will have a little energy and then be super sleepy. He does sleep through the night, but is real drowsy. As a parent, I have mixed feelings about this med.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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My cough has eased slightly since I started taking it, but it makes me feel all crazy. I can't remember things easily, I'll say something to someone and repeat it within a couple minutes because I forget that I said it, it makes my eyes feel dry and like they're sinking into my head and they keep watering, and it tastes terrible. I sleep a lot more than usual on it, too. So, unless you
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Reviewer: xyz, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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made me extremely drowsy..made my mouth and throat extremely dry..i would not recommend this product
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This is the best cough medication I have ever used.
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Reviewer: Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This is the first non-narcotic cough syrup that has controlled my bronchial spasms, but at $78 for 8 oz it's not cost effective at all. Tussinex is 1/2 the price and works better. Since I drive for a living, atuss is the better choice for me. The taste is better than most cough syrups.
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