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Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine for Cold Symptoms User Reviews

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Rating: 6.9

Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 17 reviews for the treatment of cold symptoms. 65% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 29% reported a negative experience.

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Reviews for Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine

  • Jew...
  • October 21, 2018

Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine "It’s been the best, fast-acting cold medication. My family always bought it in Mexico. (Originated from Mexico) But if it’s from Mexico, the ingredients are more potent. Higher mg. But the US brand works great. It’s best to take after a light meal, cuts down on the instant “rush feeling.” For nighttime, I have taken 2 pills (30 minutes or 1 hour apart) knocked me out to get the much-needed rest from flu/cold. Always be cautious of medication; everyone reacts differently."

9 / 10
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  • Lmg...
  • January 26, 2016

Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine "Having a nasty cold with a runny nose, sneezing, headache, and sore throat; I figured I'd give this a shot. Within 30 minutes of taking 1 pill, I was feeling relieved of much of my cold symptoms; however, something just didn't feel right! I started getting extremely nervous, with a very high anxiety level. I seriously was freaking out! My heart was pounding like crazy at a fast pace, and I was all over the place. I felt as though I couldn't calm down, and it all seemed to come on suddenly. One minute I was fine, and the next I was losing myself. The side effects seemed to taper off after about 4 hours (it felt like forever), and by this time I should be in bed sleeping? I don't think that's gonna happen soon?"

3 / 10
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  • Fra...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • December 28, 2022

Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine "The best cold/flu medicine I have used. It definitely helps me get a better night's rest. And during the day, it makes me feel a lot better, where I almost forget that I am sick. I just take it when I am really sick and need some help getting through the day. I use this about 3 to 5 times a year. No side effects!"

10 / 10
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  • Ann...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 8, 2022

Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine "This is the best cold medication I have ever taken. We found it in Mexico under the name Tabcin (Bayer product), but a Google search showed that it is the same as Alka-Seltzer Plus. No side effects, doesn't make me drowsy or keep me awake, perfect any time of day, and makes me feel great! I don't know why it is not available in the U.S. or Canada."

10 / 10
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  • wor...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 7, 2016

"My 14-year-old daughter took two gel tabs for the first time and shortly after became very lethargic. Two hours later, she experienced a seizure. She had a second seizure a day and a half later. She had no history of seizures prior to this and has not had one since. Not sure if it was caused by the meds or simply coincidence. I will never give her that medication again, though, that's for sure!"

1 / 10
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  • Dim...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 28, 2018

Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine "I had a severe sore throat, mucus draining in the back of my throat. I was given this medication, and it worked the same day. I would recommend this to anyone."

9 / 10
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  • Lis...
  • January 9, 2018

Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine "I tried other medicine with minimal help, with XL-3, I felt back to normal. I wake up feeling like death is coming for me. I take XL-3, and in 45 minutes, I start feeling a LOT better!"

10 / 10
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  • Tea...
  • February 1, 2020

Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine "This stuff makes me so tired I cannot get out of bed. It cleared my runny nose and headache, but at a huge cost, I am exhausted!"

9 / 10
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  • kc0...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 8, 2018

"Product works well if you can survive swallowing the pills. Took the medication and got choked, had to have rescue procedures done on me because I couldn't breathe. The pill would not go down."

2 / 10
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  • Cat...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • October 12, 2017

Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine "This is the best medication for any cold or sinus problems and associated headaches. Easy to use and takes effect quickly."

10 / 10
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  • deb...
  • November 14, 2009

Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine "Excellent for drying up runny noses and relieving cough. Makes you really sleepy."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • January 25, 2022

Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine "I have taken the green and orange gel capsules every time I get cold symptoms. I love the gel capsules. I tried the tablets that you dissolve in water, but the capsules work way better in my opinion."

10 / 10
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  • All...
  • November 10, 2014

Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine "Lately, this medicine has given me stomach pains, which are very uncomfortable, and I've also had the feeling like I need to use the bathroom."

5 / 10
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  • Dea...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • January 2, 2024

Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine "I've used these for years. They quickly tend to symptoms, so you can sleep and recover. All symptoms gone within 10 minutes."

9 / 10
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  • jma...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 26, 2018

Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine "This caused shortness of breath. I barely made it to the hospital. This should not be an over-the-counter medicine."

2 / 10
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  • Joe...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 14, 2017

"I took this and it made me very sick. Vision problems still after 4 days."

1 / 10
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  • Sug...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 10, 2019

Acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine "This product is very effective, but your commercials are extremely goofy. I turn the channel every time one comes on. Bring the Alka-Seltzer boy out of retirement."

9 / 10
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