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(also known as GuaiLife, Humibid, Mucinex, Robitussin)
Guaifenesin is used to help coughs caused by colds or similar illnesses clear mucus or phlegm (pronounced flem) from the chest. It works by thinning the mucus or phlegm in the lungs.
Some guaifenesin preparations are available only with your doctor's prescription.
Common Brand Names:
Allfen
More Information About Guaifenesin
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Fibromyalgia | 388 |
59% |
| COPD & Emphysema | 6 |
100% |
| Environmental Allergies | 4 |
100% |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | 3 |
67% |
| Asthma | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 61% (417
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Guaifenesin Reviews
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for cold/cough taken on rare occasions
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have been taking it for about 2.5 years and is seems to work for me. helps with the chronic congestion of Asthma too.
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for my sinusitis, works well
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works good for congestion
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I took this upon advice from my friends and my doctor. For the worst of my sinus headaches, this often does the tricks. My side effects generally last for an hour. Drink plenty of water when you take this!
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I've been on Guai for about six months now. Can't tell if it is helping yet.
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This used to work. I have sinus issues & this used to help. I can no longer take it because of serious adverse reactions: muscle tightening, shakes, chills, nausea, panic attacks...
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Take 4 a day A MUST!!!
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This is combines in a syrup with hydrocodone and works great for cough, sinusitis and pain.
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I have to take this often due to constant mucus in the lungs
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GUAIFENESIN / Mucinex
If they haven't tried Guaifenesin and have trouble breathing yes I do . It sure cant hurt and can do a lot of good . [More] -
GUAIFENESIN / Mucinex
Are you saying that everyone with emphysema should take mucinex? xoxo katie [More] -
GUAIFENESIN / Mucinex
Thank you Holly I agree it is the best over the counter med for Emphysema even if Im not showing the phlegm through caughing and such it is still ther... [More] -
GUAIFENESIN / Mucinex
You are so kind Holly in thinking of others when you are not well yourself. As you know I don't get phlegm myself but I am sure there are many who ... [More] -
GUAIFENESIN / Mucinex
Guaifenesin is called an expectorant. It works by thinning phlegm in the respiratory tract. This helps the cough to clear phlegm better. This form ... [More]
