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the reason why you popped positive is bc those drug tests test for opiates..that cough medicine has codeine, an opiate...they test for opiates a group of drugs that cocaine, heroin, crack etc belong too, but if you have a certain amount of a medication in your system that is a derived..that is an opiate like morphine or in this case codeine, simply show proof it is YOUR prescription. because some ppl also use this highly addictive drugs illegally via other means..u should be fine..it is a hit or miss..i remember taking a pain reliever also containing an opiate, but i still tested negative. From then on, i always avoid taking anything a few days before..
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Linda Says:
I have asthma,severe cough, and COPD. Unable to cough mucous up. My primary care doctor prescribed Cheratussin AC earlier this month. I had finished taking it all but was no better--even after taking a round of Prednisone and antibiotic's. The Cheratussin AC worked so I could get a short nap. The Prednisone was keeping me a wake and making me feel very nervous. They call it the 'miracle' drug for a reason--it helps your respiratory system get over the virus, so even with its side affects, it's necessary at times. I finally had coughed so much that I lost my voice entirely and became more severe with the coughing. Referred back to see my pulmonary doctor, he prescribed
TUSSIONEX FOR SEVERE COUGHING. However, Medicare wouldn't cover any portion of it, one bottle would cost nearly $90.00, too costly for me. I don't know the difference in these two med's but the pharmacist is checking back with the pulmonologist with the hope that he will approve me just taking the CHERATUSSIN AC. I don't understand why Medicare wouldn't cover a prescribed medication from a specialist in lung problems and I'm paying for Medicare coverage. Obviously the TUSSIONEX has something in it that works better for my illness or the specialist wouldn't have prescribed it over the other choice CHERATUSSIN AC. i understand they both contain Codeine and you only take one of them at a time. I had finished taking the CHERATUSSIN AC but the cough worsened. I then decided to see my lung doctor for further evaluation. It's absolutely rIdiculous the price being charged for the TUSSINONEX, almost $90.00 for one bottle of the TUSSIONEX (WHO CAN AFFORD IT).
The CHERATUSSIN AC cost nearly $10.00 for one bottle -quite a difference in price, but affordable right now. Who knows in the future cost? So, it comes down to which drug works better? and why such an enormous differen ce in cost?
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Tired of coughing Says:
Linda,
Tussionex is a stronger cough supressant is often considered the miracle drug. I've had it before (thankfully my insurance covered it) and I kid you not, my cough of 3+ weeks was completely gone inside of 2-3 doses. It is very expensive, but it feels like a life saver. I was just diagnosed with bronchitis and croup this past week and have maxed out the dosage of the cheratussin and found NO relief. I convinced my doctor to let me try the tussionex, and after one dose, I already feel some relief. My cough is still present, but it is not nearly as hard nor does it last as long per each coughing spell. Ask you doctor for the 3oz dose (the smallest they dispense) and it runs about $50 without insurance. I promise you it will be the best $50 you ever spend when you can finally find relief from your cough and get your life back! Hope you get to feeling better soon!
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Knowa Says:
YES! It absolutely affects blood sugar. Codeine can cause problems for people that have high blood pressure, diabetes and epilepsy. Please see the information on drugs.com
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Michael Says:
Because it contains a narcotic...Codeine. It is a controlled substance.
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nicole Says:
cheratussin has both the cough suppressant and an expectorant. tussionex, is only a cough suppressant. they both contain codeine. honestly it triggers my headaches and nausea (bc of codeine) but it does shut u up..the reason why cheratussin in a way is better, it loosens up phlegm..ppl especially w asthma..bronchitis etc suppressants shuts u up, but it does nothing to get rid of the phlegm which u have to..tussionex tastes a heck of a lot better...but w cheratussin u get both..it calms ur cough but loosens up mucus.
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nicole Says:
-correction they both contain a narcotic. cheratussin has codeine and tussionex hydrocodone....everyone responds differently, i still get icky w both but they work to a point..but if u keep coughing, ppl have to cough..it is the lungs trying to expell the mucus..it should give relief but not eliminate the coughin in some cases..mine worked, and then after not taking it my cough was worse! but thankfully, the cheratussin had helped loosen the phlegm..
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Problem solver Says:
You tested positive on your drug test because codeine is an opiate, along the lines of morphine and heroin.
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mike2197 Says:
Would request the Phenergan w/codeine rather than Cheratussin. Most Dr's wont have a problem if you have a bad cough and cant sleep. The phenergan is an anti-histamine used typically for nausea but also a sedative to help sleep. Double check but Cheratussin has 10mg codeine/tsp and Guafenesin 100mg/tsp a expectorant- loosen mucous to make cough more productive.
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Momwithadvice Says:
My pediatrician has prescribed Cheratussin AC for my daughter, who has a tendency to get very bad and persistent coughs, since she was probably as young as five or six (she is eight now). He is a very careful doctor and would not give her something that wasn't safe and necessary. That being said, you must follow the dosing directions, and you should only use it for brief periods of severe coughs. I find that it almost always (unless she has pneumonia) helps her within about an hour to fall asleep and not cough for four to six hours, which is a huge improvement over the non-stop, all night, coughing she does otherwise. And she can have a second dose after six hours anyway. I asked why she wasn't given Tussionex, which I have and which is more effective, but I was told that Cheratussin AC is safer for children.
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Fedupwithwhiners Says:
stylez......are you serious??? It IS MOST ASSUREDLY ALREADY PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE !!!! If you have a question for a doctor regarding a medication's appropriateness regarding your situation (drug testing), then take some responsibility for your life and ASK THE BLOODY QUESTION!! It is not her responsiblity to anticipate every minute detail of your existence.
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Katelynn Says:
Has anyone ever been prescribed cheratussin Ac 1 teaspoon before bed? I took it at like 11pm and it is now 5:11 am, I haven't fallen asleep not even for a minute. I'm so exhausted but for some reason cannot fall asleep. Has anyone reacted the same?
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Anonymous Says:
Cherratussin ac is a narcotic cough medicine. The codeine in the medication would show up on a drug test because it is a relative of cocaine so some of the structures are similar.
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Elyssa Says:
When you are diabetic and you get sick at all, it raises your blood sugars to begin with. This happens with most any diabetic. My endocrinologist always changes my insulin dose when I am sick to compensate. (But please do not do this without Dr.'s instruction if you are on insulin, particularly.
BUT this cough syrup I am sure has sugar in it. So I would just outweigh the benefits. Another medicine to take over the counter is Deslym--it is sugar-free, but probably does not work as well. If it is temporary with the cherry tussin, so I would just touch base with your Doctor.---I am NOT a doctor nor work in the medical field, this is just my personal experience. Good Luck!!
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Sandeep Says:
I was prescribed Cheratussin yesterday and advised to take 10ml before bed. I couldn't sleep whole night and my coughing got worse.
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Kaitert Says:
Umm people do your homework. Codeine is an opiate but it is very different than heroin and COMPLETELY DIFFERENT than cocaine or crack cocaine, which test completely different because they are not opiates. Pain relievers are opiates... Heroin, dilaudid, morphine, Percocet, Vicodin, etc. cocaine is in its own class of drugs and is NOTHING like an opiate. Cocaine is closer to meth and all amphetamines, but still comes up differently on a test.
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Comment Says:
codeine is not a cousin of cocaine, it is the base form of hydrocodone and oxycodone, all opiates.
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Sleepless Says:
Yes! Same here! Can't sleep! Waiting for it to wear off so I can take some NyQuil.
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AJ Says:
Codeine is an opiate, and is a methylated form of morphine.
Drug panels generally check for opiates to make sure you're not taking H or similar opiate drugs.
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