Question 1

can you overdose on tussin dm?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Dextromethophan is a cough suppressant but using too much can lead to many side effects including breathing problems, visual changes, blood pressure changes, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, dizzyness, convulsions, hallucinations, and more serious ones like coma in heavy doses. Minimize use following the label directions. If a cough persists, see a doctor.

Question 2

what are the negative effects of drinking tussin dm?

Accepted Answer

Can be abused by som: It has been abused by some due to dextromethorphan ingredient and can not be used in children less than 2 years age and needs to be used with caution in children as it can be toxic if used excessively
it shuld only be used for short periods and not in asthmatics and smokers cough for long periods.

Question 3

is tussin dm pretty much the same as robotussin?

Accepted Answer

No: Robitussin (guaifenesin) is Guaifenesin which thins the mucous and may help with a cough, the dm part is detromethorphan which is a cough suppressant.

Question 4

will non-drowsy tussin dm make you hyper?

Accepted Answer

In some people: Dm is dextromethorphan, which can act like a neurotransmitter of a stimulatory nature.

Question 5

can i take a antihistamine along with tussin dm?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Yes. Tussin DM is dextromethorphan hydrobromide and guaifenesin. An antihistamine should not be an issue. Just make sure you are taking it for the correct reason. Assume you are having an allergic reaction causing coughing? Cheers C

Question 6

can i take tussin dm . i am 28 weeks pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is relatively safe but only for short term use.  You could try honey in hot tea - that was shown in a small study to be just as effective!

Question 7

can i take aleve-d cold and sinus with tussin dm?

Accepted Answer

Yes- what symptoms?: Aleve (naproxen) d cold/sinus contains  Naproxen (for pain/fever), Pseudoephedrine (nasal/sinus decongestant) limit 2 tablets/day.Swallow whole. Tussin dm liquid contains Guaifenesin /dextromethorpan (work together to suppress cough) limit 8 tablespoonsfull/day. It is safe to take these together depending on your symptoms. These are adult doses. See physician if symptoms worsen/persist for more than 7 days.

Question 8

can i take tussin dm with mucinex (guaifenesin) er?

Accepted Answer

No: There have been studies that show that honey works significantly better than cough / cold preparations.  They do not work.  My favorite thing to do for congestion or cough is simply saline to rinse out your sinuses, or the neil med sinus rinse which goes up and over to wash out your sinuses, but don't any of the otc cough/ cold stuff it just makes you worse.

Question 9

i took a regular dose (2 tsp) of non-drowsy tussin dm this morning for a cough. am i alright to drink some beers tonight?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can: There is no drug interaction for the tussin dm and alcohol. However, moderation is the key. 
If concerned, always discuss your questions with your pcp.
Have fun.

Question 10

so i took q tussin dm for cough i experienced itching and rash afterwards could medicine have caused it? second time using and never happened before.

Accepted Answer

RASH/ITCHING QTUSSIN: SIDE EFFECTS FROM Q-TUSSIN ARE RASH AND ITCHING.
CAUSED BY THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT, DEXTROMETHORPHAN.
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Will non-drowsy tussin dm make you hyper?

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Can i take a antihistamine along with tussin dm?

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Can i take tussin dm . i am 28 weeks pregnant?

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Can i take aleve-d cold and sinus with tussin dm?

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Can i take tussin dm with mucinex (guaifenesin) er?

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I took a regular dose (2 tsp) of non-drowsy tussin dm this morning for a cough. am i alright to drink some beers tonight?

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So i took q tussin dm for cough i experienced itching and rash afterwards could medicine have caused it? second time using and never happened before.

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