carbocisteined 375 mg,

[Catlover36]

My mother has been prescribed carbocisteined 375mg & had a bad reaction with diarrhea, has this happened to anyone else & is it a passing thing I wonder?Thanks for reading I really appreciate other users thoughts.

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[Hidden]

I can't take it. It made me feel sick.

[Catlover36 in reply to Hidden]

Sorry to hear that littlepom, how long did you try it for? I'm wondering if my mum should give it a few days?

[Hidden in reply to Catlover36]

I can't really answer that. I have had bronch all of my life and have tried it several times. Always with the same result. I nebulise salbutamol and isotonic saline instead and that turns the mucus to liquid so that I can get rid of it

[Catlover36 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, all the best x

[Donald_1931]

I was first prescribed it many years ago, 2x3 per day. I reacted badly so reduced them to 2 a day for a week or two gradually increasing to 6 a day and by that time they were working well without side effects.

[Catlover36 in reply to Donald_1931]

Thanks Don, that's really helpful information, did you get the bad reaction the first day of taking them do you remember? My mother is 98 so we don't want her poorly as you can imagine

[Donald_1931 in reply to Catlover36]

I honestly can’t remember how bad the first reaction was now, but it can’t have been too bad or I wouldn’t have carried on with them. I was convinced that it was the sudden introduction of such a powerful drug was enough to upset anyone’s body.

[Spacecat1]

I did have an upset tummy on and off for about a week tummy did settle down. X

[Catlover36 in reply to Spacecat1]

Thanks that's useful

[Batman1313]

Been on these for years no problems. Hope it settles soon.

[Catlover36 in reply to Batman1313]

Thanks Batman

[garshe]

Taken Carbosisteine for years .no problems . Best medication as it thins mucus . Speak to Respiratory team as they can give advice. xxSheila.

[Catlover36 in reply to garshe]

Thanks, I will, best wishes

[Morrison10]

I.take.4.per.day.never.bad.reaction.

[B0xermad]

Hi I used carbocysteine for 6yrs and dihorrea got better after a couple of weeks but I have since changed to acetylcysteine (nacsys 600mg effervescent tablets once a day)its better and no side effects

[Catlover36 in reply to B0xermad]

Thanks, that's helpful, best wishes

[Pwkav1]

Hi i take 4 each day for years. No reaction at all. Karen xxx

[Catlover36 in reply to Pwkav1]

Thanks Karen

[Digger0]

I don't think I had any problems, but as I was in hospital with the dreaded C at the time I'm not sure. I have it 3 times a day. Maybe reduce the sachets to once or twice a day as a start. Was your mum on any strong AB's at the same time, as they sometimes upset my tum.

[Catlover36 in reply to Digger0]

Thanks Digger, no antibiotics but she's cut them down now & we're keeping our fingers crossed. Thanks for replying

[Kanafapot]

I was given this whilst in hospital post lobectomy. They played havoc with my digestive system along with the antibiotics although I was taking morphine at the time which tends to cause constipation. I discussed it with my GP and she told me to stop taking them. They also made me nauseous.

It’s a notified side effect of this drug.

[Catlover36 in reply to Kanafapot]

Thanks

[Elsie1930]

I am taking this 3x375g and was prescribed omeprazole at the same time for gastro-resistance to stop this ,had no trouble

[Catlover36 in reply to Elsie1930]

Thanks

[Rich1957]

Hi , I used to take 4 tablets a day for over 10 years and they gave me loose stools or Diarrhoea and made going out a nightmare.

Then 10 months ago I mentioned it to my consultant , he said yes that’s a side effect , you should stop taking them . My life has now changed like I can’t tell you , these innocent looking little devils are definitely not for me .

Hope this helps ❤️

[Catlover36 in reply to Rich1957]

Thank you so much

[Nula2]

I have Bronchiectasis and am on carbocistein (2 three times a day) and they do upset my stomach but I take probiotic tablets (from Boots). They really help calm things down plus I think my body seemed to get adjusted to them. They help me so much with clearing mucus, which in turn helps keep infections down, that I find it worthwhile. I hope your mum can get used to them and they benefit her 🤞🙂xxx

[Catlover36 in reply to Nula2]

Thanks Nula

[Izb1]

Would speak with your gp if this is causing upset, you dont want your Mum with this problem at her age. Hope this settles down for her and you find an alternative x

[Catlover36 in reply to Izb1]

Thanks

[JJ_7]

Hi Catlover. I have taken these 2 capsules twice daily for 2 years. I initially had diarrhoea and cut down to a single capsule for 2 weeks. I then worked back up to 2 capsules and felt an improvement. Please discuss cutting the doseage down with your GP . Hope it works with your mother. Carbosistiene really helps to remove lung debris and everything else

[Catlover36 in reply to JJ_7]

Thank you so much for that jj, all the best

[Timberman]

I have been taking it for several years with no side effects at all. I was warned that the maximum dose is 2x2 per day as more can produce side effects.

[Catlover36 in reply to Timberman]

Thanks timberman

[canthinkofaname]

Hi there, I'm currently taking 375mg x 6 daily for the past 12 months and I can honestly say it does nothing for me at all! No side effects, but no benefit either. After discussion with my consultant, I'm weaning myself off them.

[Catlover36 in reply to canthinkofaname]

Sorry they don't help you but thanks for replying

[micox]

I've taken it since June last year. No side effects and it's brilliant. Keeps getting rid of all my lung blocking nasties. I'm 84.

[Catlover36 in reply to micox]

Thanks & glad to hear

[rosco59]

I was prescribed 4 per day a month ago and have had no stomach issues, but I do take a daily probiotic as I also have ulcerative colitis so maybe this helps. I find they have certainly helped me to clear my lungs.

[Catlover36 in reply to rosco59]

Thanks rosco

[O2Trees]

Hi Catlover - I tried them at one point some years ago. They did thin the mucus but made me choke and be breathless. Perhaps because I have always found it easier to cough up thicker mucus and I reacted badly to it being thinner which is what happens with my asthma. So that was it! I don't remember having diarrhea though. I hope it works for your mother.

[Catlover36 in reply to O2Trees]

Thanks o2

[honeysuckle78]

hi , I was on carbocysteine for 4 months and it gradually poisoned . Had every side effect you can imagine but was slowly getting worse me affected my bladder too .

Eventually my tongue became so swollen I was choking and I stopped and all symptoms stopped too ..

have long Covid and recently diagnosed with bronchiectasis which I’ve probably had for decades .only a ct scan confirmed this . Can’t take statins and other drugs too

[Catlover36 in reply to honeysuckle78]

Thanks for replying & sorry to hear of your experience, take care

[woodcarver999]

I had a similar reaction and I've tried redused dosage over the years with little relief. However, since my dose of Covid two weeks ago I have found I can tolerate them better.

I put this down to the only change to my diet which was to switch from loaf bread to pitta.

I can't think of anything else.

[Catlover36 in reply to woodcarver999]

Glad it worked & thanks for replying

[Dovecote6]

Hi CatloverI have been on carbocistein for about 8 months and l have upset stomach loose stools and diaareah I'm not sure it's all down to carbocistein in the last 10 months l had covid twice and food poison l suffer from Asthma and bronchiectasis and was admitted to hospital with breathing problems. I would contact the GP or Consultants Secretary they may change the dose or time when to take carbocistein especially with your mother being elderly. Hope this helps

[Catlover36 in reply to Dovecote6]

Thanks dovecote, her symptoms have indeed calmed down but seeing your reply helps in case it happens again. All the best to you