I Gave A Severe Cough That Kept Me Up All

Posted on Sun, 2 Feb 2020

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Question : i gave a severe cough that kept me up all night with a fever and body aches. i have tried advil, niquil, dayquil, delsym cough syrup and bothing is toughing it. i am exhausted

Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
For a dry cough, you can take Codeine tablet orally

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service,

As you explain the kind of cough it seems like a viral condition of the upper airways.

Do not worry about. If the cough is dry then you can take cough suppressors such as Codeine once before sleeping. It will help with your cough.

However, if it lasts for more than one week than better to see your doctor for further check-up.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards

Dr. Jolanda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Jolanda (29 minutes later)

Where can I get codeine tablets? Do I need a prescription?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
it depends on your locality

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,

I think that you need a prescription for this. You can talk to your doctor for this or you can go to the ER to get medical help sooner

Regards
Dr. Jolanda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee