I have been so sick from a bacterial infection and strep throat.The coughing was pure torture.I couldn't sleep or eat.My P.A. prescribed Tessalon for my It's like a miracle,the coughing has stopped,but I do feel like I'm drunk,and it's difficult to concentrate,it's hard to walk a straight line.But that's the only side effect.If this happened again,I will be asking for this.I love it
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I took 200 mg 3 hours later no relief. I had high hopes but did not work for me. Unfortunately, the codeine cough syrup works the best so far.
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obe wan | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/10/2010
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 5.0
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Worked Excellent, No Side Effects or Drowsiness.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/24/2009
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/19/2009
Condition: Cough
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Was sleepy and felt almost drunk...did not like that at all but I didn't cough
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/14/2009
Condition: Cough
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one pill knocked me out for 10 to 12 hours! felt like a hammer hit me unfortunately. But the cough definitely was suppressed.
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dn | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/11/2009
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 5.0
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Best cough suppressant I have ever used. No drowsiness, no bad taste. A freind recommended it and my doctor had to look it up. Been available for years, but no one prescribes any more.
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ron19320 | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/4/2009
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 5.0
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I have beenmore than satisfied with this drug.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/20/2009
Condition: Cough
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I feel so much better !!!!!
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none | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/9/2009
Condition: Cough
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very drowniess , sleep
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salemite | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/23/2009
Condition: Cough
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I have had all kinds of cough over the years and was prescirbed everything under the sun until one time a PA gave me Tessalon Perles and I think they are great. Who would have ever dreamed that little thing would work like a charm. The big plus is you can't taste it like other cough meds. Why don't doctors prescribe these more often? I would truly like to hear the reasons behind that.
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PeppermintPatty | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/13/2009
Condition: Cough
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I had a horrible case of bronchitis and was literally coughing my head off. Once I started taking this medicine I immediately stopped coughing. It is a drug that I've never heard of before, but certainly wish I had. I understand it's been around for quite a while. I highly recommend it and encourage you to ask your doctor if it is something that would work for you too.
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harrie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/6/2009
Condition: Cough
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I'm taking several prescriptions at once, so it is difficult to pinpoint which one has worked or has side effects. But one of these items has made me quite drowsy.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/18/2009
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 2.7
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/27/2009
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beadythings | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/17/2009
Condition: Cough
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Both my husband and myself were fighting this new flu that is said to be highly antibiotic resistant...we also had a bad cough with it. I ALSO suffer fom COPD. It started to help my huband after the third dose. It started to help me almost immediately. Along with the other meds I take for the chronic bronchitis and other health problems I have, this was a VERY welcome addition as it alllowed me to cough without the heavy strain and pain on my lungs, and chest wall muscles. As a result, I was able to produce more sputum when I did cough and be able to continue with whatever I was doing, with barely any need to rest after the coughing fits I have. This was prescribed after being treated for about 3 or so weeks previously with other medications. I am impressed with it veyr much and find its been a big help to my health regimine. Read More Read Less
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nomad747 | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/25/2009
Condition: Cough
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I have a cough for over 2 months now. Sometimes I cough so hard I vomit or fall to the floor. MY Doc gave me this stuff and it hasn't worked at all for me. I even take tripple the amount subscribed (600 mg) and it doesn't work. I don't know what to do, I am so worn out from coughing.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/22/2009
Condition: Cough
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This is the only medicine that stops my cough. I request it with Bronchitis and bad coughs
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[email protected] | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/15/2009
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/2/2009
Condition: Cough
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side affects were pretty bad.
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carroll | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/15/2009
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Overall rating 5.0
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akamst | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/13/2008
Condition: Cough
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the med has been in my system almost 24 hrs and not much, if anything, yet. After reading these reviews, I see it may not work for another 24 hrs. If it does it will be great, otherwise, I'm sure it's a dr's office visit - yikes!
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