Reviewer: Mcgr45, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Comment:
As of 1/1/2019 Hydromet, Cheritussin, Guaiatussin, and Veritussin, as well as Benzonotate (Tesalon Pearles) are no longer on my BCBSIL formulary. I was told 2 reasons: They are trying to curtail the Opioid Epidemic, 2) Current research has found that Cough Medicine or suppressants do not work. I call BULLSHIT. Why should I have to suffer. They work on me. Be forewarned that this is happening acros ... Show Full Comment

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As of 1/1/2019 Hydromet, Cheritussin, Guaiatussin, and Veritussin, as well as Benzonotate (Tesalon Pearles) are no longer on my BCBSIL formulary. I was told 2 reasons: They are trying to curtail the Opioid Epidemic, 2) Current research has found that Cough Medicine or suppressants do not work. I call BULLSHIT. Why should I have to suffer. They work on me. Be forewarned that this is happening across the board on many insurance plans. We all know the over the counter versions of these medicines DO NOT WORK. My drug manager is Prime Therapeutics. They are the ones that come up with the formulary.
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Reviewer: Brad, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Comment:
Every year I get a cough that lasts for weeks. This is the ONLY medication that works almost immediately to suppress my cough. I get a refill every year. The OTC syrups are completely useless.

Comment:
Every year I get a cough that lasts for weeks. This is the ONLY medication that works almost immediately to suppress my cough. I get a refill every year. The OTC syrups are completely useless.
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Reviewer: CAD, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Comment:
Works quickly and well. First night's sleep uun a while - zapped my cough. Not hideous tasting either.

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Works quickly and well. First night's sleep uun a while - zapped my cough. Not hideous tasting either.
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Reviewer: jdptulsa, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

Comment:
Usually about two times a year I have bronchitis, which then turns into coughing, making me unable to sleep. If I take Hydromet along with antihistamine and Mucinex I can get through these bouts; but I have to have Hydromet to control the cough. Now that it's a Class II it's more difficult to get.

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Usually about two times a year I have bronchitis, which then turns into coughing, making me unable to sleep. If I take Hydromet along with antihistamine and Mucinex I can get through these bouts; but I have to have Hydromet to control the cough. Now that it's a Class II it's more difficult to get.
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Reviewer: melm, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month

Comment:
Screaming headache, threw up after taking it one day. Dr told me this had "codeine" in it, when in fact it's hydrocodone (the active ingredient in Vicodin) BIG difference (one is Sched II, one is Sched IV). Really felt "out of it". It worked great for cough but the side effects are too much. Tastes horrible!!

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Screaming headache, threw up after taking it one day. Dr told me this had "codeine" in it, when in fact it's hydrocodone (the active ingredient in Vicodin) BIG difference (one is Sched II, one is Sched IV). Really felt "out of it". It worked great for cough but the side effects are too much. Tastes horrible!!
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