Can Brom/PSE/DM Cough Syrup be taken instead of Promethazine DM for flu?
Patient: The doctor said I have the flu. I am taking Promethazine dm and it is actually making me very sleepy and weak. I actually feel worse after I take it. I have Brom/pse/dm syruo mor from about 2 months ago when I had bronchitis and it did not treat me the way Promethazine does. Can I take the Brom/pse/dm instead of the promethazine. Doctor: HI, thanks for using healthcare magicPromethazine can cause extreme drowsiness so it understandable that it is causing weakness and drowsiness for you.You can use the alternative medication, it has a decongestant, (pse), mucolytic (break up the mucus) and should also suppress the cough as well.If you can tolerate this medication then you can use it to help with your symptoms.I hope this helps