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6 People found this comment helpful

This medication stopped my son from coughing and allowed both of us to get a good night's slee.

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I don't know if the Delsym company has done research on the side effects of this drug on kids 4years old. I have been giving my son this medicine 1x in the morning and 1x night a small dose (less than a teaspoon each time) for the last couple of days for a cough. My son's behavior has done a 380. He is super hyper, super active and non-compliant with my and his teachers directives. He is a comple...

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Caregiver | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
9/25/2023
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 1.7
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I had an unrelenting dry cough, and work in the health care field, this did NOT suppress any cough and it was an embarrassing day trying to cover my cough up. No help AT ALL.

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sad_child | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/12/2023
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 1.3
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My parents used to give me this medicine let me tell you guys this medicine scarred me for LIFE. when i drank this medicine the first time i did not feel good i felt nauseous, hours pass and they give it to me again i was hesitating i was crying kicking and screaming begging not to take it but yet they give it to me again, I THREW UP 3 TIMES THAT DAY, 0/10 never taking this medicine ever again

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Samantha | 45-54 | Nonbinary | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/27/2021
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 4.7
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Delsym is my go to cough medicine. I only take orange and only liquid. It always reduces the cough or stops it. Never had an issue. Yesterday I got another bottle, but all they was grape. I took 1 dose, immediately reduced my cough as the orange has done. Last night, feeling very ill, in which I figured it was really bad allergies as the winter weather became spring weather, or a chest cold, I took a Covid test just to be sure. Covid test was negative. So I went to bed, woke up about 6 am and took a drink of water and realized I could not taste it. I then ate, drank other things, but yep, no taste. I knew this was a symptom of Coivid so I looked to see if anyone had this issue taking Delsym and there are. Read More Read Less

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Eric | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/1/2021
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 5.0
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My wife suggested that I take this product for my cough. I took it just before going to bed and I was able to actually sleep right through until I had to get up for work. I really did control my cough to the point to where I got a lot of sleep. I had no weird reactions from this, so If I need it again, I will surely take it. I usually try not to take any sort of cough or cold medicine, but this sinus cough was too much and Delsym did the trick.

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Rose | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/3/2021
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 3.7
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This Delsym made my blood pressure go up just taking it I have high blood pressure Was told in the hospital ER not to take this again When I thought it was safe it is not And my blood pressure is still up some i

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Wendy | On medication for less than 1 month |
4/14/2020
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 2.7
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Lost my taste and smell and it is due to this medicine. My boss and I took both at same time and both lost taste and smell horrible.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/11/2019
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 1.7
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Slight improvement in my daytime cough, but it didnâ??t touch my hacking cough that was keeping me up all night. I truly thought there was no hope for easing a post-cold cough, but then my doctor recommended tessalon perles and they were LIFE CHANGING! Theyâ??re prescription only but I promise they are worth the trip to the doctor!!!

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Lessonlearned | 25-34 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/2/2019
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 2.3
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Iâ??ve had a cough for a couple of days so I wanted to try this brand because I heard it was the best, wow, I wish I wouldâ??ve read the reviews first, I took one dose (recommended dose) and not two hours later I had horrible diarrhea, felt like I was going to faint and puke and poop all at the same time it was the worst feeling ever, also became very anxious and jittery having muscle spasms and couldnâ??t sleep, I would have rather had the cough any day, Iâ??ll never take this again

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Anonymous | 65-74 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/16/2017
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 5.0
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Never had cough in my life, I have bronchial asthma, had been not having for many years now ,I got the flu and prompt the asthma .... I was concerned, skeptical taking anything under the counter since it will aggravated for a asthma attack ,I was coughing for 3 days and nights, I took only 4 doses every 12 hours in two days, my cough went off I sleep well (since I don't sleep well) ,of course I am not in medications ,maybe that is why it worked for me! when I stopped coughing I stopped taking it, this is after yesterday I am grateful I did! of course I hope I don't get sick again I recommend this medicine ,it really worked for me ...Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 25-34 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/12/2017
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 3.7
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It increased my blood pressure and heart rate

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/18/2016
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 2.0
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I did not see much improvement in my cough. I have had no sense of smell or taste since taking this & wonder if it is causing it.

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Honey | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/22/2016
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 5.0
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I have had no problem with this cough syrup.. I sleep all night and no side effects...Something must be wrong with you people..It also stops my cough all day and night/

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charley's love | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/13/2016
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 2.7
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After 2 doses, Delsym completely eliminated my instinct to poop for nearly a week. No muscle contractions, nothing. It was horrible and backed me all up. Apparently the drug works in some brain area near the area that controls defecation and can have this devastating effect.

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coughypants | 25-34 | Female | Patient
5/20/2015
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 2.3
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I had a really bad cough. It was so bad it was making me throw up. I bought this cough syrup hoping I would feel better.within 20 mins of taking it my cough suddenly got worse, I got hot flashes, vomiting, felt very dizzy and broke out in hives. It required an ER visit and steroid injections and nebulizer treatment. I have taken other meds with the same ingredient without issue. Throwing this in the trash.

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ConcernedMother | 7-12 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
3/3/2015
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 1.7
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several sleepness nights for my son. This medicine seemed to wire him up before I realized what was or could be causing him to not get any rest and make him beyond hyper.

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rja | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/25/2015
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 2.0
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I took this at the recommendation of a pharmacist. My cough was dry and unproductive so she recommended this as a basic, non-expectorant cough syrup. My first dose in the morning seemed to be effective, but my second dose before bed caused many of the problems described here in others' comments. I took my second dose at 7 pm and went to bed at 10:30. An hour later I was still up and realized my breathing pattern had changed; I was unable to exhale a full breath smoothly. Instead it was three quick exhales for every one normal inhaled breath. I remained awake (and coughing) until past 1 am (that's the last I remember looking at the clock). I awoke the next morning feeling run down. It's now been 18 hours since my last dose of the medicine, and I still feel as if a brick is weighing down on my throat, my heart and chest feel not right (not really sure how to explain it), my cough persists, and I feel a general feeling of disconnectedness from my surroundings. I've been drunk enough times to know this isn't a drunk feeling. Rather, it's certainly a physiological reaction to this medication. I'm hoping it wears off soon.Read More Read Less

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Lenda | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/5/2015
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 3.3
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I was having sleepless nights because of my cough and then I decided to try Delsym. It did stop the coughing but I was threwing up all night. Felt like I had food poisoning! I will never take this again.

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tharden0825 | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/5/2015
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 4.7
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Came down with the Flu and this is just about the only thing that could keep my coughing under control. I would never recommend taking more than the maximum dose but having reviewed the side effects it may be worth the risk (for me) if I ever have a cough this bad again. The taste (grape) is tolerable bordering on good. Consistency is thick, sometimes feel like I'm leaving behind some of my medicine in the cup so I overfill by a small margin. Partners well with day/night 'Dayquil' or similar product. Very effective, definitely a staple in my medicine cabinet. tharden/26/m/OhioRead More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/19/2014
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 2.7
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daytime - all fine; suppressed my wicked cough; nite time - total disaster - not one second of sleep & I dont have insomnia.

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Lisa | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/5/2014
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 2.0
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Dry cough disrupting my whole office yesterday , so ran out to the nearest pharmacy who recommend this product. Took a dose which helped. Another before bed, woke up 1 am with burning stomach, restless mind. Weird awake dreams. Alarm off at 6am, got up shaky , dizzy, blurred vision. I feel awful and have a long day of work ahead. When will this wear off?

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