A member asked:

Doctorordered codeine-guaifen & teslan perles for my cough (pneumonia) it is becoming less effective is there any other prescription i could ask about?

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

See MD: If your symptoms are persisting, especially through codeine, you need to be reexamined by your MD. Most likely you are experiencing upper airway hypersensitivity where the cough reflex is on overdrive. A full history and exam is indicated possibly a course of steroids and a cough suppressant like tessalon or mucinex can be continued. Codeine cough syrup is highly effective but dangerous/addictive

Answered 2/25/2018

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Dr. David Leszkowitz answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: If you are already getting tolerant to an opioid the worst thing you can do is elevate the opioid dose. Cough that continues should be re-evaluated

Answered 2/25/2018

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