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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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Have been on this for so many years that I cannot really tell what it does any more but don't want to go off to see! Still have allergies and lots of drainage even taking this combined with lortadine.
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Be aware that your heart is under continuouse stress as your internal processes are stimulated/overdrive of which eventually takes a toll on your heart.
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it works for colds and chest congestion
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Major help from this.
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i have been taking the generic 4hour pill every morning for I do not know how long. since they took entex la off the market. could not take entex pse i liked entax la. it had ppa and not sudafed in it.
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this works great for colds....worked well for me, everytime!!!
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This works for me better than others. I take 6 tabs of 300 mils.and it keeps me moving. I still get bad days but this helps with a aufful burn I fell in my body
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Took for my sinus. Works great for that.
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take it only because of thick mucus, doesn't help my fibro
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Discussions
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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]
