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Hydrocodone cough syrup is a cough suppressant which is a kind of antihistamine type drug (common cold or symptom drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Hycodan

Generic Drug

Hydrocodone

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Dizziness
Confusion
Drowsiness
Feeling anxious
Mood changes
Dysphoria
Mood swings

Serious

Slow or irregular breathing
Drug problems
Illegal drug abuse

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Hydrocodone cough syrup won't let me urinate, even after drinking 2 bottles of water - what can I do?

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I saw a doctor three weeks ago and he gave me a zpak.Ceftin (cefuroxime) musinex and a hydrocodone cough syrup. Istill have a cough but can't get mucus to come out.?

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What are the differences between histussin cough medacine and hydrocodone pills?

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How much liquid cough medicine with hydrocodone can cause an overdose?

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