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Cough & Cold Medicine

Carbinoxamine + Phenylephrine

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Cough & Cold Medicine	6	5.76	4.55	1
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Effectiveness of Cough & Cold Medicine by Condition

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Cough & Cold Medicine, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	5.6%	88.9%	5.6%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	94.4%	5.6%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	94.4%	5.6%	0%
Breathing	0%	5.6%	44.4%	33.3%	16.7%
Confidence	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	5.6%	88.9%	5.6%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	94.4%	5.6%	0%
Energy	0%	11.1%	61.1%	16.7%	11.1%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	66.7%	16.7%	16.7%
Patience	0%	0%	94.4%	5.6%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	94.4%	5.6%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	0%	38.9%	44.4%	16.7%
Stress Level	0%	0%	77.8%	22.2%	0%

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Commonly Reported Cough & Cold Medicine Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Dizziness	77.8%	11.1%	11.1%	0%	0%
Drowsiness	55.6%	16.7%	16.7%	11.1%	0%
Fatigue	72.2%	22.2%	0%	5.6%	0%
Headache	94.4%	0%	5.6%	0%	0%
Nausea	93.8%	6.2%	0%	0%	0%
Stuffy Nose	87.5%	6.2%	6.2%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Cough & Cold Medicine Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Insomnia	93.8%	0%	6.2%	0%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	93.8%	6.2%	0%	0%	0%
Nosebleeds	93.8%	6.2%	0%	0%	0%

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User Comments about Cough & Cold Medicine

21 Jun 2011	This really helped my cough that I have been suffering for a long time. I am glad for this kind of medication because without it i would have been dieing all night while trying to sleep! —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
28 Jun 2010	it relieves headache and soar throat... —Posted by nancy Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
14 Jun 2010	Woods cough mixture did not help to clear my cough —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
23 May 2010	Helps clear cough and flu but sometimes takes a long time to work, and the taste is bad for some. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
12 May 2010	Cough syrup works everytime to clear my tigh chest. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use