What Happens If I Take Too Much Cough Syrup?

Cough syrup overuse can have short-term side effects like

impaired judgement and loss of motor coordination

, as well as long-term side effects like insomnia and fatigue. Toxic psychosis involves losing touch with reality and can result from cough syrup addiction.

Can you die from cough syrup?

“

Triple C

” is the term used for a safe, over-the-counter cough and cold medication that contains Dextromethorphan (DXM). However, when the medication is taken in dramatically high doses, it can be very harmful. It can cause serious side effects, mental and physical damage, and even death.

Can you overdose on nighttime cough syrup?

Cough and cold medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up. Do not take more of this medication than is recommended.

An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death

.

Can I drink cough syrup to sleep?

Cough syrups do have one known benefit:

They can make you drowsy and help you get to sleep

, which is likely very much needed. (Cough syrup is not recommended for children under the age of four.) Just don't take more than instructed because that can be seriously dangerous.

Can you get drunk off of cough syrup?

Many cold medications contain

dextromethorphan

, also called DXM. This product is safe to take in 15- to 30-milligram doses, the Nemours Foundation reports, but teens often take as much as 360 milligrams at one time. High doses of this drug result in hallucinogenic experiences.

How do I stop coughing in my sleep?

1. Incline the head of your bed. …
2. Use a humidifier. …
3. Try honey. …
4. Tackle your GERD. …
5. Use air filters and allergy-proof your bedroom. …
6. Prevent cockroaches. …
7. Seek treatment for a sinus infection. …
8. Rest and take decongestants for a cold.

Can cough syrup make you sick?

nausea and vomiting

(large quantities of cough syrup almost always cause people to throw up)

Why is a cough worse at night?

Coughing often becomes worse at night

because a person is lying flat in bed

. Mucus can pool in the back of the throat and cause coughing. Sleeping with the head elevated can decrease postnasal drip and symptoms of GERD, which both cause coughing at night.

Which cough syrup is good for dry cough?

If you have a dry cough, a preparation containing an antitussive such

as dextromethorphan or pholcodine

is the most suitable to try. If you have a chesty cough, a preparation containing an expectorant such as guaifenesin or ipecacuanha is the most suitable to try.

How many mL of cough syrup should I take?

For oral dosage form (syrup): Adults and children 12 years of age and older—

5 milliliters (mL)

(1 teaspoonful) every 4 to 6 hours. Do not take more than 30 mL in 24 hours. Children 6 to 11 years of age—2.5 to 5 mL (0.5 to 1 teaspoonful) every 4 to 6 hours.

What drug causes you to cough a lot?

Crack cocaine use

may cause a cough, which can produce black sputum, haemoptysis (blood in sputum), dyspnoea, wheeze and fever.

Do you cough in your sleep with coronavirus?

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.

Why do you not cough in your sleep?

We don't cough in our sleep either.

Most voluntary muscles are switched off at night

so that we do not sleep walk when dreaming. The mucous membranes in the nose are presumably similarly affected so that we don't get an irritation which would cause us to sneeze, which would undoubtedly interrupt our sleep.

What helps a 5 minute cough?

• Gargle with Saltwater.
• Breathing Exercises.
• Stay Hydrated.
• Invest in a Humidifier.
• Keep the Air Clean.

Should I drink water after cough syrup?

Can you mix cough syrup and alcohol? Unfortunately,

alcohol and cough syrup do not mix

. Combining cough syrup and alcohol can lead to increased dizziness and drowsiness and impair your coordination and driving. Some cough medications contain alcohol as well, so the effects can be even more severe.

Is it bad to suppress a cough?

Don't suppress a productive cough too much

, unless it is keeping you from getting enough rest. Coughing is useful, because it brings up mucus from the lungs and helps to prevent bacterial infections.