Did I mess UP???

[Anglstrlet]

Okay so recently I had Upper Respitory Infection(sorry if mispelled) so of course I went to the doctor! and he gave me an antibiotic and a decongestant..well of course I didnt question anything.Then I was looking up the medications he gave me and SUPRISE!!! He gave me Tussinex!!! which has hydrocodone in it!!!! Now I have taken it for about 4 days...and I feel like everything i went through just went down the toliet...Ignorance is NOT BLISS!! I just want to know if I have to start all over again and if everything I went through was for nothing!?!?! THANX!!

[deceasedwithin]

as long as is doesnt turn into you seeking more drugs once your cough syrup is gone you will be fine you wont go through withdrawals but you might start craving the drug more strongly again

[Jacqui805]

I think you'll be fine here.  Generally the docs. don't write a script for cough syrup unless you've got a hacking unproductive one that keeps you from sleep.  Otherwise, something like Delsym 12 hour is awesome.  There are even lots of Rx cough syrups with diff. opiates in them like with codeine, which is known for it's cough suppressive properties.  There are lots of different Tussi formulations too with different meds. in them, some with opiates, some without.  Your particular formula also has as an active ingredient Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine) as well.  The type of cough and it's etiology are probably why that one was prescribed for you.  Like deceasedwithin says, as long as you're not seeking more, or using more, you'll be fine.  What type of cough and s/s do you have?  When's it worse, what makes it better?  How's it sound?  Is it productive?  How long have you had it?

Jacqui