Re: Re:dextomethorphan(sp?) / Diane

[Guest guest]

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It is used for coughs and upper

respiratory symptoms. It is common in many of the cough formulas. Unfortunately,

I don't know how this relates to what Diane was saying, but with the above maybe

someone else knows.

Jill

Re: Re:dextomethorphan(sp?) / Diane

In a message dated 12/30/2002 11:46:05 PM US Eastern Standard Time,

dhollis062@... writes:

> Has your pain doc mentioned ... dextomethorphan(sp?) used to cut down on the

> quickness with which you build a tolerance to pain meds?? . Diane H <<<

Diane,

I am not familiar with that. I'll check into it.

I looked through my nursing drug books and could not identify what med you

might be talking about.

Does anyone know what it might be?

Thanks.

Karyn E. , RN

Founder / Executive Director

Pancreatitis Association International

Corp. Office: Indps, IN, USA 1-