Tessalon Perles and Headaches: What Users Say

• LeF...
• November 14, 2016

For Cough "Made the cough completely vanish, but had a pretty bad headache coupled with constant drowsiness and light dizziness. Definitely worth it, but awful when I have to get a lot done at night (which I often do). Overall: They get the job done, but ultimately you must weigh the cough vs. the side effects."

• Ash...
• February 1, 2018

For Cough "I was diagnosed last night with influenza and acute bronchitis. My coughing fits have been terrible and make me feel like I can't breathe. Once I start coughing, it's a long time and a severe headache before I can stop. The doctor prescribed Tessalon Perles for me, and I had no idea what it would do. This is the first time I have felt relief in many days! I feel its effect about 30 minutes after taking it... my cough becomes looser, my sinuses and airway become drier (not so full of mucus), and I lose the urge to cough. And I can sleep! Win."

• Net...
• August 19, 2016

For Cough "I was prescribed this medication at the ER after a coughing fit so severe I almost passed out. I took my narcotic cough syrup before bed. I woke up about 6 hours later coughing, so I took the Tessalon Perles. My coughing stopped, but I got every side effect. My head was pounding so bad I couldn't sit or stand for more than a few minutes. I was very disappointed because I needed something to get me through the day. This medication worked great on my cough, but I felt worse in every other perspective."

• NIK...
• April 3, 2017

For Cough "The worst choice of medication to treat a cold. I had a cold return after 6/7 weeks just to be given this same medication again. My cough is worse, and the headache from the pressure is a nightmare. Constant coughing at night. This is day 3 of the second go-round with this cold, and I'm not taking it anymore. It does nothing for the sinus drainage, and it just makes the cough worse, not better. Will not make another appointment for a different antibiotic, so over the counter here I come! This is a waste for a $200 visit."

• Sic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 20, 2022

For Cough "I’ve found these to be useless. Still coughing so much, I have a headache. Ribs are killing me. Never taking these again. Waste of time and $."

• Sti...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2022

For Cough "Do not work for cough at all. Caused a headache and made me feel worse. Still coughing all night long and exhausted."