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Codeine / guaifenesin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Brand names: Cheratussin AC, Guaifenesin AC, Diabetic Tussin C, Guaiatussin AC, Robafen AC, Codafen, Gani-Tuss NR, Guaitussin AC, Codar GF, Mar-cof CG, Cheracol with Codeine, Bitex Liquid, Allfen CD, Allfen CDX, Mytussin AC, Guiatussin with Codeine, Glydeine, Guaifen-C, Guaifen AC, Guai-Co, Duraganidin NR, Dex-Tuss Virtussin A/C ExeClear-C Guiatuss AC Brontex M-Clear WC Pro-Clear …show all brand names

Codeine / guaifenesin has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 83 reviews on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 44% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Codeine / guaifenesin

  • Willa...
  • February 1, 2018

For Cough "I had been coughing for several days. After seeing the Dr they wrote a prescription for Guiaiatussini/codeine syrup. I had not slept in days. The first day I took it as prescribed, every 5 hours. I felt no effect of the codeine and my cough became more productive. The second nite I increased my dose from 5ML to 10ML. 10 minutes after taking it I couldn’t stop coughing. It isn’t helping and I’m going another nite without sleep. We are going to set up a humidifier and see if that helps quiet the cough."

1 / 10
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  • T_Ghosh
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 14, 2017

For Cough "I had been up all night coughing. I took only 2.5 ml of the syrup because I was nervous about codeine. It helped quite a bit. I didn't cough as much. However, I do have a headache in the morning, but it could be a reaction to guaifenesin also."

8 / 10
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  • TeeMu...
  • December 10, 2017

For Cough "I get bronchitis annually and have previously been hospitalized for it, so I know my medicine. This stuff is pathetic. I initially thought I had been given the wrong medication! Compared to this, OTC syrups work better at suppressing cough and letting me sleep. I returned the bottle to the pharmacy. It has no use in my home."

1 / 10
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  • Fdf
  • July 29, 2018

Cheratussin AC (codeine / guaifenesin) "I’m pretty sure I have acute bronchitis along with a cold. Low fever, coughing up thick mucus that burns, body aches all over, headache, runny nose, sinus congestion and swelling when I lay my head down. I had some unexpired cheratussin left over from my last bout and took 2 teaspoons today, right before my hubbys hot shower. I breathed in the steam. I have to say that I feel kind of awake, I mean, my eyes were feeling heavy before but they feel oddly lighter and awake. My body also doesn’t seem to ache as much. Keep in mind that I am sitting up in a lay down position, not exerting myself. My legs felt restless before but maybe it’s giving me a relaxed feeling? I don’t mind that it’s 11:52 pm because honestly I would rather feel awake and not have aches, than my throat burning and feeling hurt all over. Mucus is also coming up but not sure if that’s because my steam sessions and large amounts of water. I have been drinking a bottle of water like every hour to 2 hours."

8 / 10
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  • Still...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 14, 2014

Cheratussin AC (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "Was prescribed this med for cough and it did absolutely nothing except made my head hurt horribly bad and my throat tickle, which made the cough worse. "

1 / 10
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  • felino
  • January 16, 2015

Robitussin-AC (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "I was coughing constantly and could not sleep. Took other medicines but didn't work that well. Took the medicine and didn't cough again and had a great sleep."

10 / 10
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  • Kimlee
  • March 12, 2016

Cheratussin AC (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "I feel nervous and can't sleep after taking this"

6 / 10
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  • Cough...
  • May 18, 2017

Cheratussin AC (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "This stuff did not work at all!!! :( I needed sleep due to coughing all night and all this did was keep me wide awake."

1 / 10
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  • nattiev
  • March 30, 2009

Cheratussin AC (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "I was using Mucinex DM and just wasn't doing the trick for me. I wasn't sleeping at night. So got this and I am slowing getting back to sleeping without being interrupted with coughing."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • August 22, 2009

Cheratussin AC (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "Do not drink alcohol when taking this medicine!"

5 / 10
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  • Theresa
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 20, 2018

Virtussin A/C (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "After coughing and not sleeping for almost 3 weeks, and trying other meds, this was the only med to work for me. I highly recommend."

10 / 10
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  • bnm4e...
  • January 28, 2017

Cheratussin AC (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "Cough medicine did not help my cough at all, I was coughing all night long, my chest and stomach hurts from all the coughing I am doing."

2 / 10
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  • kiyah
  • November 11, 2009

Cheratussin AC (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "I had a severe cough and was prescribed this medicine. Not only did it not work on my cough, but it kept me up at night feeling jittery. "

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  • Anonymous
  • June 21, 2011

Cheratussin AC (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "I have bronchitis and was prescribed Cheratussin AC for chest congestion and cough. It might be helping a little with the cough, but it is not bringing up the phlegm. "

6 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • January 6, 2014

Cheratussin AC (codeine / guaifenesin) "Went to the ER this morning with pneumonia. Was prescribed Cheratussin. Has helped cough a lot. Relieved some pain in ribs. But it did give me a headache and looks like no sleep."

7 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • December 17, 2008

Robitussin-AC (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "Works well but not very pleasant tasting."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • June 9, 2011

Cheratussin AC (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "Helped a lot. My cough was horrible and this helped me through the nights. I would recommend this."

8 / 10
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  • akenzie
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 22, 2017

Virtussin A/C (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "No better than over the counter cough syrup..."

1 / 10
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  • Nicole
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 19, 2019

For Cough "Does not work you will be better off taking Mucinex DM if you want to get rid of your cough."

1 / 10
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  • First...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 4, 2016

Cheratussin AC (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "I was prescribed this for pneumonia. I have asthma also, so this didn't do much for my awful cough. And it tastes like rubbish I will be going back to request Tussionex tomorrow"

5 / 10
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  • Sleepy
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 31, 2019

For Cough "This drug is awful, the urgent care prescribed it to help suppress cough so I could sleep. It did the opposite. I’m coughing constantly and can't sleep at all. I’ll never take this again."

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  • Jenn
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • September 24, 2019

For Cough "This cough med (codeine with guaifenesin) is the only cough med that takes my cough completely away within 2 days. I have always used it."

10 / 10
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  • LB1424
  • September 30, 2016

Robitussin-AC (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "I have had a negative experience with this product, it has been going on 2 weeks with this horrible cough and I have felt no relief in using Robitussin. It does not work for me what so ever."

3 / 10
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  • cough...
  • July 9, 2010

Cheratussin AC (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "Knocked the cough but I still have the cold."

6 / 10
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  • ManiV
  • January 1, 2017

Robitussin-AC (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "This is an amazing product"

9 / 10
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