Has anyone experienced severe side effects from Promethazine DM Oral Solution?
This medicine is a combination of two drugs: promethazine, an antihistamine that helps with sneezing, runny nose, and can make you sleepy, and dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant that helps calm your cough. It's used to relieve cough and cold symptoms. I've been taking it for a few days and I'm a bit concerned about the potential side effects. Has anyone else had any bad experiences with this medication? It seems like there are a lot of serious side effects listed, and I want to make sure I'm not missing anything important.
I don't think this is the best option for kids. If you have an alternative, I would go with that. I had to take my 5 year old to the ER last year because she had breathing issues from it. Not worth the risk, in my opinion. I am terrified of repeat incidents.
Be really careful with this med. I know someone who had a seizure from it. If you start feeling any of those serious side effects, like trouble breathing or changes in vision, get to a doctor right away.
I've taken this for years and never had any issues. It works great for my allergies and cough.
I've been on this for a while and I have had dry mouth and dizziness. It's annoying but not life-threatening. My doc says it's normal. Has anyone else experienced this?