Homatropine / hydrocodone for Cough User Reviews
Brand names: Hycodan, Hydromet, Tussigon, Hydrotropine, Hydromide, Hydropane
Homatropine / hydrocodone has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 90 reviews for the treatment of Cough. 69% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 11% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Homatropine / hydrocodone
- MDJ...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 17, 2019
Hycodan (homatropine / hydrocodone) "This is the only cough medicine that has worked for me, and doctors never want to prescribe it. But it's the only thing that makes my cough go completely away. I always get a nagging tickle cough after any cold or sinus infection, and the fact that I have to suffer because they don't want to prescribe it is annoyingly frustrating."
- Yet...
- November 10, 2013
Hydromet (homatropine / hydrocodone) "Was prescribed this for a sore throat, and it worked very well. Even better was that apparently it stopped my extreme snoring. Also, I had the best dreams while taking it: very vivid, dark, and awesome. This stuff really made my throat feel better and helped me make a speedy recovery."
- bro...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 27, 2015
Hydromet (homatropine / hydrocodone) "I've been prone to severe bronchitis since I was a baby. Finally, when I'm 39, the doctor prescribed a cough syrup that makes me stop coughing so I can get some damn sleep! If you haven't taken it before, I suggest a 1/4 dose to start since it's a strong narcotic, and go from there. But once you get used to it, it's all good feelings and sound sleep. I see that pretty much every negative review was due to side effects. Well, this ain't OTC, it's the real deal, so treat it with respect."
- sui...
- May 26, 2008
Hydromet (homatropine / hydrocodone) "I have been taking Hydromet cough syrup for 10 years. It works just as well today as it did when I started it (prescribed by my pulmonologist). I have a lung disease and cough incessantly. Sometimes I can stop on my own, but when I start gagging and vomiting, I take 2 teaspoons of the medicine, and within seconds I am able to stop. I feel no narcotic effect, only relief from gagging. I have even had severe headaches from violent coughing. I would have no quality of life without Hydromet."
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- May 29, 2011
Hydromet (homatropine / hydrocodone) "Was prescribed Hydromet around the time H1N1 was spreading. I had a nasty cough, brutal body aches, and fever. As soon as I took a dose, the flu symptoms reduced significantly. The cough disappeared overnight. The only problem was the intense nausea that caused vomiting. Maybe should take with food to reduce side effects. Otherwise, this syrup was a flu-buster like no other medicine."
- Tir...
- December 14, 2010
Hydromet (homatropine / hydrocodone) "I have had an awful cold for the last 2 weeks. I went back to my doctor yesterday because the medicines he gave me last week did nothing. Last night, I took the Hydromet he gave me. I slept like Rip Van Winkle. The 1st good night's sleep I have gotten in 7 nights. I just wish my doctor would have given me this last week, and I am sure I would be feeling a lot better now. I have had no side effects at all. And am looking forward to getting more good sleep tonight. Thanks, Hydromet makers."
- Tig...
- February 8, 2010
Hydromet (homatropine / hydrocodone) "I had such a bad cough, with a cold, that I felt like I was going to vomit. Continual coughing attacks kept me awake at night. Got this medication, Hydromet, and my cough stopped within 5 minutes. This is a great cough medication. No problems with side effects."
- MAL...
- April 24, 2009
Hydromet (homatropine / hydrocodone) "I took 2 teaspoons of this cough medicine because I have been bothered with a consistent cough due to a virus that has overtaken my family. Anyway, I fell into a twilight sleep where I could still hear the T.V. and could hear myself snore. I was having scary dreams. I couldn't urinate when I went to the bathroom. Going into the 3rd or 4th hour after taking the medicine, I woke up with nausea, dizziness, and a headache. I ended up sleeping on the bathroom floor with a pillow. That kind of reaction is not something that I want to experience again."
- Anonymous
- March 20, 2008
Hydromet (homatropine / hydrocodone) "This medication was prescribed as treatment for the flu, to be taken only before bed to keep my cough from preventing me from getting rest. It very effectively suppressed the cough so I could sleep. I did seem to be bothered a little more by dreams that woke me, but not cough."
- B S...
- December 8, 2008
Hydromet (homatropine / hydrocodone) "I was prescribed Hydromet syrup for a persistent cough while I had an upper respiratory infection. Although it seemed to take about 10 minutes to take effect, it did significantly reduce my cough. I felt only mildly sleepy for a few minutes after taking it, and I could easily use it while working. Taking it before bed, it stopped me from waking every 1/2 hour with a coughing fit. Although I have sometimes felt nauseous when taking hydrocodone (Vicodin), I did not experience any stomach upset with this syrup."
- Faf...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- February 26, 2014
Hycodan (homatropine / hydrocodone) "This seems to be the only cough syrup that stops my chronic non-productive cough as it doesn't knock me out. At one time, the directions were 1-2 tsps/4 hours. I found out that 2 tsps will make me drowsy and nauseous, so I stick to 1 teaspoon."
- Mid...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- May 12, 2017
Hycodan (homatropine / hydrocodone) "Took it for bronchitis -- worked like a charm. Took it in pill form because cough medicine makes me vomit. It did the job, but doctors frown against prescribing it because of its makeup. It does work -- when you can get a doctor to prescribe it. They will try 10 other things before finally prescribing this, and it shouldn't be that way."
- Anonymous
- June 23, 2010
Hydromet (homatropine / hydrocodone) "I have a severe cold and have been having terrible coughing fits where I end up gagging and vomiting. My doctor prescribed Hydromet, and I didn't even plan on taking it because I usually find that cough medicine does nothing to help me when I have a cold. However, once I did take it, I noticed an amazing improvement. I went from coughing and not sleeping all night to sleeping soundly through the night. It didn't completely take the cough away, but I can tell a huge difference. I've had my cold for a week, and I'm still taking it at night to get relief so I can sleep. I have had no side effects, except maybe more vivid dreams. They aren't nightmares, but I do seem to dream a lot more while I'm taking it."
- Anonymous
- February 7, 2011
Hycodan (homatropine / hydrocodone) "I have an upper respiratory infection, sinus congestion, and middle ear infection, and was given Hycodan for the first time in my life last night at a local emergency room. Within 45 minutes, I actually felt human again, and my symptoms did not return until almost 8 hours later. This is an AWESOME medication!"
- Anonymous
- February 28, 2011
Hydromet (homatropine / hydrocodone) "I was taking Hydromet for pneumonia. It seemed to work quite well the first night, as I took it right before bed, and I slept very well. However, I found that while taking it during the day, I got extremely nauseous and continuously threw up until an anti-nausea prescription finally came through. I usually do fine taking pill forms of codeine, such as Vicodin, etc., but find that in taking this during the day, it causes such dizziness that you feel like you're on a horrible theme park ride. Do not recommend if you are susceptible to vomiting from being too dizzy; seems to work for others though."
- Sle...
- April 6, 2010
Hycodan (homatropine / hydrocodone) "This medicine kept me wired all night long, and I only took half of a teaspoon. My mind was racing! No cough, though! Did some of my best thinking! Felt extremely tired the next day! Would be great in the day for me rather than at night."
- Mrs...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 9, 2013
"I have a nasty case of the flu and a severe cough, which landed me in the ER. They prescribed this medication, and I thought I knew what to expect, but I was sadly mistaken. The severe cough was controlled almost instantly. I slept well, but the side effects were wicked. I felt dizzy, delirious even. It was as if I were drunk or even on acid, perhaps. I ended up vomiting multiple times the next day. The side effects of the medication can take up to 24 hours or more to wear off. However, this medication really does do what it is prescribed to do, and that's stop the persistent, hacking cough."
- sta...
- April 10, 2009
Hydromet (homatropine / hydrocodone) "I got Hydromet for my cough because I had pneumonia. It worked awesome for me, especially before bedtime, so I could get a good night's sleep. I'm not used to taking narcotics, and I thought maybe my stomach wouldn't be able to handle it, but like I said, it worked great and it was easy on my stomach."
- the...
- December 30, 2010
Hydromet (homatropine / hydrocodone) "The Hydromet worked great for suppressing the cough, but after the second day of taking it, I am experiencing dizziness and slight hearing loss in my left ear. I thought I was experiencing vertigo (which has never been a condition I've dealt with) until I read the side effects for this medicine. I haven't taken the medicine in 2 days, and I'm still dizzy. I've walked into walls, fell back into my seat as I'm trying to get up."
- Joh...
- January 21, 2017
Hydromet (homatropine / hydrocodone) "For about 25 or 30 years, I've had at least 2 bouts a year with bronchitis accompanied by a non-productive cough. There was no way I could sleep; I could only lay there and cough on schedule about every 30 seconds to a minute. Then I got Hydromet. Best cough suppressant ever. Just don't sip your dosage straight from the bottle, use a teaspoon, because you'll just overdose and possibly get the most frightening nightmares you'll ever experience. Believe me, it was very vivid and frightening dreams; and they would recur if you tried to sleep again. After using the correct dosage, there were no problems. Only my luck ran out when my longtime doctor wouldn't prescribe it anymore. I'm trying to add another doctor that will prescribe it."
- Anonymous
- October 2, 2008
Hycodan (homatropine / hydrocodone) "I have had a hacking cough for about a month that was severely hindering my ability to sleep. I've only used this medicine for one night, and last night was the best night's sleep in over a month. Even my boyfriend said I didn't cough in my sleep or toss and turn. This medicine is the third medicine I have tried in this past month. I couldn't ask for a better product."
- 6we...
- March 7, 2012
Hycodan (homatropine / hydrocodone) "I was prescribed Hycodan tablets for bronchitis 30 years ago and have never been prescribed anything that works as well to get a good night's sleep when I have a bad cough. When I ask for it, even when my doctor prescribed it by name, they didn't have it in tablet form at my pharmacy. I end up with Vicodin, which does not work as well to stop the coughing. They both make me sleep, I would never take it in the daytime."
- Anonymous
- March 30, 2009
Hycodan (homatropine / hydrocodone) "This medicine is very effective for a nagging cough that won't quit, but be very careful with dosage. I once took 2 teaspoons instead of my regular 1 tsp dose and felt absolutely awful - shaking, agitated, hot flashes, nervous, nauseous."
- cou...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- July 16, 2016
"I have had asthma as an adult and been treated for it. I developed a chronic cough several years ago and went to almost every doctor and test only to hear, 'Don't know what is wrong with you.' So this syrup keeps me from coughing and dries up the mucus. I can sleep at night and do normal activities during the day. If I have a coughing spell, it causes me to sneeze and sometimes vomit nothing but fluid or phlegm. I only take 1/4 or 1/2 teaspoon, and this is enough. I only take it if I am starting to cough when I lay down for bed. No worry about addiction for me as I take enough meds already. It works for me without side effects."
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Hydromet (homatropine / hydrocodone) "I am an 80-year-old female who hardly ever gets ill. The only medication that I take is Vitoryn and my cholesterol is way below 200. Last week I caught a chill and I felt it go through my body. The next day I experienced what felt like a chronic nasal drip. I literally seemed to cough my brains out. As it worked out, I had a non-related appointment with my doctor. She spotted an upper respiratory inflammation and suggested Hydromet. Within 10 minutes I was a new person. No side effects. Just great sleeping."