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What Causes Severe Weakness Post Intake Of Robitussin?

close friend of mine just gotten over a cold but coughing still an issue. Soon afterwards she suddenly couldn t eat anything. went to see her doctor but only received Robutousen (spelling) with strong dosage. she was comatose for the weekend. She couldn t even get up to use the bathroom. Now she is no longer coughing but feeling very very week and can t eat for the past week. What can we do to help her gain her strength?
Fri, 6 May 2016
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There are different types of robitussin with varied ingredients. Some of the ingredients can possibly cause dizziness and drowsiness but once it is discontinued, these effects should stop with discontinuation or soon after.

It is possible that the fatigue may be due to the viral illness itself. Fatigue can persist sometimes two to three weeks after the illness has resolved.

Rest, the use of enough fluids and eating a wide range of fruits and vegetables along with her meals would help her to regain strength.
She can also use an multivitamin as well.

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What Causes Severe Weakness Post Intake Of Robitussin?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic There are different types of robitussin with varied ingredients. Some of the ingredients can possibly cause dizziness and drowsiness but once it is discontinued, these effects should stop with discontinuation or soon after. It is possible that the fatigue may be due to the viral illness itself. Fatigue can persist sometimes two to three weeks after the illness has resolved. Rest, the use of enough fluids and eating a wide range of fruits and vegetables along with her meals would help her to regain strength. She can also use an multivitamin as well. I hope this helps