Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin for Expectoration User Reviews

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2023

Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin "This medication combines both Dextromethorphan (suppression) and Guaifenenesin (thins mucus). As a result, the ingredients work against one another to a certain extent. Those using it and experiencing adverse effects (dizziness, racing heart rate, panic, etc.) were likely reacting to the Dextro, which triggers many of the issues that are being complained about. So my suggestion is to use Mucinex (plain basic type) first thing in the morning. It lasts for 12 hours and allows your chest to cough up the mucus and clear your lungs. Then at night, use a cough suppressant (not including Guaifenesin) medication that will allow you to sleep and bring the other benefits you seek. Do not blame a product when you have not done your homework! You should consult with the pharmacist if you have any health issues or are likely to experience any drug interactions. Also, do not take the maximum dose unless you discover you need it. Remember dosage levels relate to body weight too!"

• HKa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2018

Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin "I wasn't feeling well, and it was recommended that I try Mucinex DM. I took one 12-hour pill and started to feel better, or so I thought. Halfway through the 12-hour dose, I started to have blurry vision, and I could feel something covering my eye. I went to look at my eye, and I had green mucus coming out of it. First, it was one eye, then it was both. I thought I might have conjunctivitis (pink eye), but once I stopped taking the Mucinex DM, the issue went away. I will never again take this product. Just doesn't work for everyone."

• CJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2020

Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin "215 lb. male with head cold/chest cold and extreme congestion. Only used Mucinex for two days during daytime with lots of H2O. Broke all congestion loose, resulting in sinus drainage and productive cough. Great stuff. Made me feel kind of 'buzzy.' I would not recommend mixing with other meds (e.g., Nyquil). This would likely cause adverse reactions. Very important to overhydrate when taking!"

• Mot...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 25, 2022

"Had a cold, stuffy nose, trouble breathing, and took one tablet before bed. Worked well for me, cleared my stuffed nose, and was able to get a decent night's rest. However, this seems to be the new “drug of choice” for the current teen-twenties group. My 18-year-old was told online about the “cool high” you could get, and we ended up in the emergency room. After investigating further, this seems to be the new thing for kids to get high on because it doesn’t show in a drug test, and you can buy it over the counter. Keep this locked up! Scariest thing I’ve ever seen, to have my son scared and say he feels disassociated from his body. I think this drug shouldn’t be so easy to get, maybe have to sign for it like they did with Sudafed. *Parents, please be careful!!* Rating a 5 (10 for how it worked for me, zero for risk to kids)"

• Anx...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2019

"Took an off-brand Mucinex around 10:00 PM, (same ingredients). I fell asleep and woke up at 2:00 AM with extreme anxiety, dizziness, rapid heart rate, diarrhea, nausea, dry mouth, and shakiness. Will never take this medication or anything like it again. I'm glad I only took one tablet."

• Sas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2019

Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin "While taking Mucinex DM 600 mg, twice a day for 7 days, I hadn't realized why I was itching something fierce. Until my 7th day when I looked up the side effects. Absolutely nothing helped to ease the itch all over but scratching. Other than that, my congestion has eased significantly."

• Mr ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2020

"Took medicine, and it actually helped me feel good for once since I’ve been sick with a chest cold for two weeks. So sick I couldn’t even go drinking. As far as the side effects, don’t worry, people, it’s not crack in a bottle, it’s only cold medicine."

• Lar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2021

Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin "Had very bad anxiety during the whole night. Was confused. Heart rate was very high. Palpitation was abnormal. Chest tightness. Cannot sleep. Stomach upset."

• kac...
• January 9, 2016

Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin "Horrible side effects. Felt like I was having an anxiety attack."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2016

Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin "Inflames BPH, prostate enlargement, raises blood pressure about 20%."

• bar...
• September 25, 2019

Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin "Great and effective medication. Taste is awful, but it does the job."

• Nos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2024

Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin "Seems like this medication affects sleep at night. Works for what it's for, but insomnia side effect is a real issue with this one."

• Col...
• December 4, 2017

Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin "Taste was terrible and gave me a really bad aftertaste that I couldn't get rid of. It also made me really nauseous. I would not use it again."