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I took 2 teaspoons of tussionex (hydrocodone 20mg/antihistamine) at 4pm today. would it be okay to go ahead and drink?
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No: 20 mg of hydrocodone is a good dose. No alcohol for 8 hours if i were you.
Answered 5/30/2013
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More like 12-24 hour: I would avoid alcohol and other agents tat may cause sedation for 12 to 24 hours after taking such a large dose of tussionex. Tussionex is long acting due to its constituent in the body.
Answered 2/11/2013
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