- Brand Name : Tuzistra XR
- Drug Class : Antitussives, Narcotic Combos
- Medical Author : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
- Medical Reviewer : Sarfaroj Khan, BHMS, PGD Health Operations
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What Is Codeine-Chlorpheniramine and How Does It Work?
Codeine-Chlorpheniramine is a combination medication used for the relief of cough and symptoms associated with upper respiratory tract allergies or common cold in patients 18 years of age and older.
- Codeine-Chlorpheniramine is available under the following different brand names: Tuzistra XR, Tuxarin ER
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Codeine-Chlorpheniramine?
Common side effects of Codeine-Chlorpheniramine include:
- nausea and vomiting
- constipation
- abdominal bloating
- abdominal pain
- blurred vision
- double vision
- visual disturbances
- confusion
- dizziness
- depression
- drowsiness
- sedation
- headache
- euphoria
- facial dyskinesia
- feeling faint
- lightheadedness
- a general feeling of discomfort or illness (malaise)
- excitability
- nervousness
- agitation
- restlessness
- drowsiness
- insomnia
- abnormal movement (dyskinesia)
- irritability
- tremor
Serious side effects of Codeine-Chlorpheniramine include:
- hives
- difficulty breathing
- swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- skin redness
- rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling
- breathing that may stop
- slow breathing with long pauses
- blue-colored lips
- difficult to wake up
- noisy breathing
- sighing
- shallow breathing
- breathing that stops during sleep
- chest pain
- fast or pounding heartbeats
- lightheadedness
- fainting
- confusion
- extreme drowsiness
- unusual thoughts or behavior
- painful or difficult urination
- severe constipation
- nausea
- upper stomach pain
- itching
- loss of appetite
- dark urine
- clay-colored stools
- yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
- vomiting
- loss of appetite
- dizziness
- worsening tiredness
- weakness
- agitation
- hallucinations
- fever
- sweating
- shivering
- muscle stiffness
- twitching
- loss of coordination
- diarrhea
Rare side effects of Codeine-Chlorpheniramine include:
- none
Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:
- Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, coordination loss, unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors
- Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights
- Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, light-headedness, or passing out
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.