Question:
Does prescription Tussionex make you dump?

I have developed a cough that troubles me mainly at night. I have some leftover Tussionex cough syrup I'd like to try but I am afraid it will make me sick. It is pretty sweet. I talked to the pharmacist and she looked on the ingredient list and said it did not give the amount of sugars per dosage. I have not really had much problem with dumping. For example while in the hospital after WLS they accidently put regular pudding instead of sugar free on my tray. I did not know this at first and ate it with no ill effects. Has anyone had any experience with Tussionex?    — Erin N. (posted on June 1, 2004)

June 1, 2004
I don't think you will dump on the syrup. But if you do it will only last 20 minutes or so but the relief will be for 4 hours. So you decide. Try it.
   — MARSHA D.

June 1, 2004
If it was Rx your doctor should have written it for sf sugar free for diabetics, that way the sugar wouldnt have botherd you, or try a half dose and see if that bothers you and then work your way up to a full dose as perscribed. A good rule of thumb is live like a diabetic, no surgars, sweets or fats...good luck I hope you feel better.
   — wizz46

June 1, 2004
I've been told that I will need to stay away from anything that has sugar or anything like sugar in the first three ingredients. If it does, stay away. Sounded simple to me, and I'm been very surprised at some of the things I thought would be ok, and are not... Just my two cents.. Good luck
   — steph40928

June 2, 2004
If it were me I would look for the children's chewable with the same ingredients or ask the pharmacy what would be a good substitute without sugar. I learned the hard way with the RX I was given when I went home. I ended up just taking children's chewable tylenol and that was much better for my pouch.
   — jenafwife

June 3, 2004
Hey Erin, Unfortunately, yes this is made with sugar. As is the liquid Vicodin, which is what your cough medicine is made with too. Except that your Rx for the cough med has guiafenesin, the stuff to help quit that cough. You may try half the dose and see if that works, and doesn't make you dump. best of luck...
   — Marni