Dayquil side effects by duration, gender and age - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Side effects are reported by people who take Dayquil. Common side effects include anhedonia among females and anhedonia among males.
The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on 1,403 reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.
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1,403 people who take Dayquil and have side effects are studied.
What is Dayquil?
Dayquil has active ingredients of acetaminophen; dextromethorphan; pseudoephedrine. It is often used in cold symptoms. eHealthMe is studying from 1,492 Dayquil users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.
Number of Dayquil reports submitted per year:

Dayquil side effects by time on the drug *:
Dayquil side effects by gender *:
Dayquil side effects by age *:
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Dayquil?
Personalize this study to your gender and ageHow to use the study?
You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on acetaminophen; dextromethorphan; pseudoephedrine (the active ingredients of Dayquil) and Dayquil (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered.
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Dayquil:
- Dayquil (1,492 reports)
Common Dayquil side effects:
- Pain: 205 reports
- High blood pressure: 181 reports
- Stress and anxiety: 177 reports
All Dayquil side effects from A to Z:
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