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Codeine / guaifenesin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

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

  • Charles
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 11, 2019

For Cough "My wife had cough for several months. She took many kind of prescribed drugs but they were not effective. Eventually, her family doctor changed to this Guaifenesin/Codeine, and miracle, the cough went away just one day."

10 / 10
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  • matt
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 16, 2018

Virtussin A/C (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "I was told to take 5 ml by mouth 3x/day. I was concerned about the codeine, but it seems to have no effect due to the small amount of it in it (class V opioid liquid, so pretty safe with prescribed use). I was given a 7 day supply (105 mL), and it seems to help a bit, but not enough. I would recommend an OTC cough syrup with a nyquill or zquil"

6 / 10
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  • preac...
  • November 16, 2015

For Cough "Was diagnosed with Bronchitis & Respiratory infection. Tried other otc meds nothing seemed to work. Dr prescribed this after 30 min of the dose my coughing fits diminished. Take every 4hrs. Just had my 2nd dose so praying it continues to help."

10 / 10
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  • Vaugh...
  • December 5, 2016

Robitussin-AC (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "I tried this brand for the first time. My previous option makes me drowsy. Back to the point,the only thing robitussin has done for me is caused gas and random bowel movements. No help in the intended propose."

1 / 10
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  • Toryb...
  • February 26, 2017

Cheratussin AC (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "I was coughing and vomiting so much, I had to go to urgent care. I'd been vomiting so much, I knew when my Dr also prescribed pepsid and zolfran. I still can't eat, but I've been hydrating with water, broth and Popsicles! This medicine works well, especially in together with those other two, based on my cough with vomiting. I also took some Tylenol to deal with the pain in my neck and shoulders."

8 / 10
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  • Coughy
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 26, 2016

Iophen-C NR (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "Been incredibly frustrated with a virus that turned ugly and a strong , intense cough that caused pulled muscles, raw throat and coughing up blood . This drug was prescribed with decongestant, and antibiotics. I still cough occasionally, but this is a huge improvement from the intense non stop barking cough, and gave my chest a chance to heal."

7 / 10
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  • Jen...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 29, 2022

For Cough "I don’t know why, but every single night I took this while having pneumonia, it caused insomnia. I felt sleepy for about 15 mins about half an hour after taking, then I was wide awake. Nothing worked to fall asleep. I don’t think I will ever take this again. NyQuil works better."

3 / 10
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  • bajae...
  • April 4, 2016

Robitussin-AC (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "This is the best working cough syrup. While it doesn't totally eliminate it (which would make it a 10!), it is the best among all of the different cough syrups and pills. I am not a fan of the Benzonatate gel capsules. They do nothing for me."

9 / 10
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  • Sleep...
  • August 23, 2017

For Cough "I was given this medication after battling a bad sinus infection for 3 weeks now. The med helped my cough for maybe the first day, afterwards I have been dealing with bad headaches and going on two days without sleep. Needless to say, after going to the doctor numerous times I'm still coughing (dry cough), sore throats, chest congestion & painful chest due to all the coughing at night. Looking forward to a quick recovery soon. I'm on my 2nd dose of steroids and antibiotics, I need relief!!"

2 / 10
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  • Anony...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 13, 2017

Robitussin-AC (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "I tried this for the first time and it kinda worked I am still coughing a little but not as much. I do still kinda taste it in my mouth which is weird but I would use again if it was the only medicine I had but I will be looking for a new medicine."

6 / 10
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  • Jacki...
  • May 25, 2021

Virtussin A/C (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "I was recently prescribed this medication to help with symptoms from an upper respiratory virus. Whenever I would go to the doctor for a bad cough, they would typically give me codeine and promethazine cough syrup for nighttime and that always worked wonderfully. This medication did not do anything for me. To me the active ingredients are contradictory, you have one ingredient that loosens up mucus so you can cough it up, and another ingredient for discomfort, quiet your cough and to help you sleep. If anything the only thing this medicine did for me was loosen up the mucus causing me to cough even more. I was up ALL night hacking. Every time I inhaled I could hear fluid in my chest and feel the sensation to cough. It did absolutely nothing to help me sleep, it actually did the opposite for me and made me feel wired. I ended up having to take my Tylenol cold and flu nighttime cough syrup after 2 hours of nonstop coughing."

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • January 8, 2020

Robitussin-AC (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "Had a harsh cough that lasted for a week. I purchased this cough syrup and took 20 ml and felt the relief immediately. Not only did my cough ease up but I was able to clear the mucus that was stuck in my chest! Would definitely recommend! I also give the childrens robitussin to my sons"

10 / 10
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  • cough...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 16, 2016

For Cough "I went to the Dr after 3 days because my chest hurts so much from coughing. This helped with pain but the cough never stops. I need sleep. First night I had full body chills/shakes for a few hours. Then tried to get up and was hit with nausea and extreme thirst. Got very little sleep, Just went through second night and I got nausea and extreme thirst. Think I am going to stop tonight need sleep. No side effects during day except coughing 24/7."

5 / 10
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  • CJano
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 11, 2018

For Cough "$42 for this stuff (2 bottles) and it actually didn't work at all. I coughed just as much for a week. I took 5ml 3 times a day if needed. My insurance did not cover it. I think I would have been better off buying over the counter. mm"

2 / 10
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  • hchc
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 13, 2022

Robitussin-AC (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "I have had a cough due to a viral infection that has caused post-nasal drip. I have had the post-nasal drip/virus for 2 weeks now. I have coughed so much my chest burns and lungs hurts. I cry every time I cough. I was given benzonatate (pearls) that did not help at all. I then requested something else because I have not been able to sleep at night or function during the day due to the constant and painful coughing. I was given liquid Codeine-Guaifenesin. I have not noticed a difference using this medication at all. I am still coughing just as bad even at night. I am miserable and nothing is helping. The medication does NOT make me sleepy at all either. I have stopped both medications as they are a complete waste to take for me. I still have the itching/irritation in my throat that causes me to cough. Steamy showers/bathroom is the only thing I have found that relieves my coughing for a short period of time."

1 / 10
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  • Honey
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 26, 2020

For Cough "I took this right before I wanted to go to sleep and it helped tremendously. I was nervous because I read all these reviews first and I have a sensitive stomach and didn’t wanna get sick or nauseous from it. I took some anti nausea meds with the first dose just incase but with the second dose I didn’t and my stomach was just fine. I assure you this stuff really helped me. Before my doctor prescribed me this medicine I wasn’t getting any sleep but this stuff worked for about 5 hours of sleep and then I took the next dose and was able to sleep another 4 hours straight. I woke up feeling so much better. The only thing I found that bothered me was it gave me a headache but I just took one Tylenol 500mg and it helped with that pretty quick"

9 / 10
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  • Dreem...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 11, 2016

For Cough "I spent three days and two nights coughing. The doctor said I had a sinus infection and gave me this for the cough. It's not helping very much. I don't notice any side effects. When I had a sinus infection years ago a different doctor gave me Phenergan DM and that immediately stopped the cough."

3 / 10
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  • John
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 11, 2021

For Cough "I had very bad experience with this drug. I also had a cough that would not stop. Took 10 ml of this drug. It affected my breathing. I have low blood pressure and it made me light headed. This product slows your breathing way beyond your normal breathing. I thought I was going to pass out. I have heart disease and gallbladder problems."

1 / 10
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  • Katrina
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 3, 2020

For Cough "It’s terrible. I took it at bedtime and drank enough water as the instruction said. I woke up middle of the night two days in a row and coughed like crazy. The doctor in the urgent care prescribed me this medicine to help me sleep better at night but I don’t think it’s working well for me. The price is about the same with a bottle of Mucinex night time."

1 / 10
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  • Cdobler
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 7, 2017

For Cough "Good medicine, had me cough free within 3 doses. Very low potential for abuse is always a good thing! As a medical professional this may be a great alternative to people who regularly get promethazine/codeine for cough."

9 / 10
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  • sleep...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 24, 2018

For Cough "This stuff is awful. The first time I took it it helped put me to sleep for an hour and I woke up with an awful coughing attack and then barely slept through the night. The second night I took it I was awake the entire night coughing worse than not taking anything. Mucinex DM has the same active ingredient and works 1000x better, and NyQuil always knocks me out all night, I’m going to stick with over the counter meds."

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • September 15, 2020

Virtussin A/C (codeine / guaifenesin) for Cough "Virtussin A/C helped with the mucus drainage from my nose but not with my throat only made my throat feel worse. Every time I took some it made me sleep and then each time I woke up feeling horrible than I did the first times."

6 / 10
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  • Cookie
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 21, 2018

For Cough "This medicine is a waste of money. I wanted to cough because of the guaifensin, but the codeine was stopping me. Kept me awake all night. Gave me a dull nasty headache. Pharmacist told me to not drink or eat after taken this. I was coughing still. Ended up in the ER because I needed to get fluid to get rid of the headache. Finally, a simple nebulizer treatment three times a day got rid of the cough in 3 days. Don’t abuse antibiotics, you may end up with C Difficile infection"

1 / 10
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  • Merf...
  • December 18, 2017

For Cough "I've been taking this for 2 nights and can't sleep. Has relieved my cough during the night but still cough a lot during the day. I can't get better if I can't sleep. Will go back to Nightquill so I can sleep. This has been a waste of money."

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  • Tracy
  • April 30, 2022

For Cough "I have been very sick for over 3 weeks with my bronchitis an upper respiratory infection could not stop coughing kept me up all night. The Doctor have me this meds and it help with the cough but it has giving me bad headaches but overall it really works I have it a 9 out of 10"

9 / 10
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