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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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This works but is too expensive otc to use
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Did not work
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this helped for about five years but then stopped working completely
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I take mucinex for my sinuses and it works for them. I do suffer from chronic sinitis so I often need antibiotics as well.
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Seem to have chronic sinus problems. This works greatly
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works well but have to watch diet, and meds interaction, but does reduce the pain. The protocal is not for the faint of heart when you first start because of the recycle effect.
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Works well
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Took 2 years of 1200 mg per day to see a gradual imporvement, but I can now manage the illness rather than it manage me. I take a maintenance dose of 600mg per a day for about 10 days if my symptoms increase.
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Helps with asthma
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Couldn't get past the it gets worse part of it. But still take it to help keep mucous flowing.
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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]
