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Reviewer: MedReviewer, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Itchy lungs and coughing were why I sought treatment. I managed to get to sleep and the itchiness is greatly reduced, but after only one dose, I woke with a sore throat and a lot of phlegm (which is now causing me to cough). Pamphlet states to call Doctor if a sore throat is encountered.
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Reviewer: orepollet, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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i had nasal congestion and a cough felt like i had came down with a bad cold or flu. truns out i had allergies in about 24hrs. i start noting a relief i didn't even have to finish the medication 2-3 daysi was fine.
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Reviewer: liluger2, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I had a horrible cough and this was prescribed as a last resort and it finally stopped.
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Reviewer: jbruin, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I've had a number of doctors prescribe this for me and it has never stopped my coughing (except for about 15 minutes). It drugs me so much that I can't function, so I can't take it during the daytime...It isn't even good as far as knocking me out, because I still wake up coughing very hard, every 30 minutes or so. The doctor just prescribed it for me 2 days ago and am now waiting
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Reviewer: bgm, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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