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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 | 386 |
58% |
| COPD & Emphysema | 6 |
100% |
| Environmental Allergies | 4 |
100% |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | 3 |
67% |
| Asthma | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 61% (415
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Guaifenesin Reviews
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works good but if I take it to late in teh day it causes insomnia
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Sometimes I develop bad coughing kind of catching a cold this medications helps me a lot with it.
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take mucinex-dm daily helps with the postnasal drip that started with the fibro and seems to add a little oomph to the pain meds. I can tell when I haven't taken it so it must be doing something
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getting ready to try it.
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This helps some
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only when I'm sick with a bad cold or congestion
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I TRIED IT FOR A COUPLE WEEKS I PERSONALLY FELT NO DIFFERANCE.
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Maybe a little bit at first, but I wasn't willing to do the diet.
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yes
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This works but is too expensive otc to use
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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]
