What is Dextromethorphan?
CATEGORY: Over the Counter Drugs
TYPES:Generic: DextromethorphanBrand:
Dextromethorphan is a antitussive used for symptomatic relief of coughs caused by minor viral upper respiratory tract infections or inhaled irritants; most effective for a chronic nonproductive cough.
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How do members experience Dextromethorphan?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronchitis | 66 | 4 | |
| Pain | 5 | 4 | |
| Cough | 4 | 1 | |
| Chronic cough | 2 | 0 | |
| Excess mucus | 2 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 2 | |
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Dry mouth | 1 | |
| Dry throat | 1 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 1 | |
| Hallucinations | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 11 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Nov 03, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for bronchitis: Slight
- Side effects: None
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