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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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It helps me cough the yucky up.
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Robitussin helps with the sinus issues, but makes me feel all drugged up lol.
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The Dimetapp worked ok years ago, then they changed the ingredients and it doesnt work anymore
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For asthma when needed
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Very effective, but cannot stop taking because symptoms return. Doesn't prevent flareups during extreme stress. Developed a blood blister on my liver (don't know if it is related).
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no
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did help some, but upset stomach
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this is the only thing along with zanaflex that works.see the book by st armand-about fibromyalgia--he says guafenesin is a must-to help body inflammation.has no side effects.
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Works well when you take it with colostrum which you get at the health food store or vitamin world
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Just started it
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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]
