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Can Brom/PSE/DM Cough Syrup Be Taken Instead Of Promethazine DM For Flu?
The doctor said I have the flu. I am taking Promethazine dm and it is actually making me very sleepy and weak. I actually feel worse after I take it. I have Brom/pse/dm syruo mor from about 2 months ago when I had bronchitis and it did not treat me the way Promethazine does. Can I take the Brom/pse/dm instead of the promethazine.
Wed, 5 Apr 2017
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Promethazine can cause extreme drowsiness so it understandable that it is causing weakness and drowsiness for you.
You can use the alternative medication, it has a decongestant, (pse), mucolytic (break up the mucus) and should also suppress the cough as well.
If you can tolerate this medication then you can use it to help with your symptoms.
I hope this helps
Promethazine can cause extreme drowsiness so it understandable that it is causing weakness and drowsiness for you.
You can use the alternative medication, it has a decongestant, (pse), mucolytic (break up the mucus) and should also suppress the cough as well.
If you can tolerate this medication then you can use it to help with your symptoms.
I hope this helps
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