cough medicine

[Dreamaforever]

Does anyone know which cough medicine doesn’t aggravate rls?

[Madlegs1]

Generally it is the non drowsy ones to go for.

Taken from a recent post.

"Cough syrups

,most OTC cough syrups are fine to use for RLS patients if they are just simple cough medications (like regular Robitussin which contains guaifenesin and the DM version that also contains dextromethorphan). When they are combination preparations (also good for colds, flu, etc.) they likely contain antihistamines which as noted above, worsens RLS. So, check the ingredients carefully before you buy any cough medication (OTC) as they may contain harmful ingredients.

The prescription cough syrups usually contain a narcotic (codeine or hydrocodone). The most common one prescribed is Phenergan with codeine, which contains the anti-nausea agent phenergan which usually worsens RLS. It is countered by the presence of a small dose of codeine, but this may not be enough to cover the RLS worsening effects of the phenergan. Tussionex is an example of the hydrocodone containing syrups. It is combined with chlorpheniramine, a potent RLS worsening antihistamine, but the hydrocodone is at a high dose of 10 mg which usually will overcome any worsening effects of the chlorpheniramine. Hycomine is similar to Tussionex but Hycotuss does not contain any RLS worsening medications so it may be a better choice"

Hope that helps.

You need to be aware that dry coughs and productive coughs need different treatments.

Good luck.

[SueJohnson]

Avoid anything that contains Chlorpheniramine Maleate, pseudoephedrine, phenergan, Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or Doxylamine

Vicks cough syrup, Robitussin daytime, Guaifenesin - used to treat coughs and congestion and Hycomine (hydrocodone bitartrate and phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride) - for the symptomatic relief of cough and nasal congestion are all OK.

[marsha2306]

Robitussin Honey Cough + Chest Congestion DM helped me without making my RLS worse. It has dextromethorphan and guaifenesin.

[Dreamaforever]

thank you

[Bramble2000]

No, but I do know that the only cough medicines that actually work are glycerin honey and lemon, codeine based linctus. So unless you’re taking one of these, don’t waste your money. X