Brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine and Loss Of Appetite: What Users Say

• Mon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 29, 2020

Brompheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine for Cough and Nasal Congestion "This is the second time I’ve used this medication for a sinus infection. It is the best medicine I’ve ever been prescribed for getting rid of congestion in my head that moves down to my chest. There is an immediate reduction in symptoms after the first dose, which is impressive for any medication. Only side effect for me is loss of appetite."

• CGa...
• May 16, 2019

For Cough and Nasal Congestion "This med combo of brompheniramine/dextromethorphan/pseudoephedrine does not work for a severe dry nighttime cough. I can't sleep, I am exhausted - the pseudoephedrine has a stimulant effect! And I'm keeping my whole family up still coughing. It also causes constipation and loss of appetite."

• Tir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2019

For Cough and Nasal Congestion "I was prescribed this cough medicine after not being able to sleep for a week because of coughing all night long. I went to pick up the medication, and without insurance, it is over $70, which is ridiculous for cough medicine when I can buy Robitussin for $10. I was lucky enough that my insurance covered almost all of this cost. However, money wasn't my biggest concern. When I took the medicine, it worked. My cough stopped. But the whole reason I wanted my cough to stop was so I could get some rest. This drug has pseudoephedrine in it, which made sleep IMPOSSIBLE. It also suppressed my appetite so much that I could barely eat a meal a day. My cough went away, but I have spent the last week exhausted from sleep deprivation and inability to get any nourishment. I will never accept any medication with pseudoephedrine in it again. It did more harm to me than good."

• Nan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 14, 2021

For Cough and Nasal Congestion "My four-year-old grandson was prescribed this medicine for cough and congestion related to RSV. Within a few hours, his behavior changed to practically an out-of-control, biting, hitting, climbing, danger to himself and younger sibling. It was very startling to see. After 24 hours off this medicine, he is still out of control. He’s not on any other medications. He has had the same issues with Zyrtec, Claritin, and Benadryl. The cough was stopped, but the side effects outweigh the benefits. Not for children. I also was prescribed this same medicine for RSV a week later. My heart was racing, sweating at night, and zero appetite. The cough stopped, and nasal congestion was relieved. I feel the medicine should be used very carefully."