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Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin for Expectoration User Reviews

Brand names: Mucinex DM, Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM, Tussin DM, Mucus Relief DM, Mucinex DM Maximum Strength, Creo-Terpin, Safetussin DM, Guaifenesin DM, Coricidin HBP Chest Congestion & Cough, Mucinex Children's Cough, Tussin DM Max, Cough Formula-DM, Delsym Cough+ Chest Congestion DM, Tusnel Diabetic, Benylin Expectorant, Robafen DM, Mucinex Cough & Chest Congestion, Diabetic Tuss DM, Drituss DM, Siltussin DM, Guiadrine DX, Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM Maximum Strength, Zyncof, Mucosa DM, Chest Congestion Relief DM, Vicks DayQuil Cough & Congestion, Vicks Pediatric Formula 44e Cough & Chest Congestion Relief, Bidex-DMI, Vicks DayQuil Mucus Control DM, Humibid CS, GG-DM SR, Humigen DM, Altarussin DM, Guiat Clear DM, Guaiasorb Cough Medicine, Bidex-DM, Vicks Formula 44 Custom Care Chesty Cough, Scot-Tussin Senior, Mucinex Fast-Max DM Max, Pecgen DMX, Duratuss DM, Guiatuss Clear, Allfen DM, PediaCare Cough & Congestion, Mucinex Children's FreeFrom Cough & Mucus, HT Tuss DM, Hydro-Tuss DM, Alka-Seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Cough & Chest Congestion PowerFast Fizz, Guaifen DM, Broncotron, Rompe Pecho DM, Biospec DMX, Delsym Children’s Cough+ Chest Congestion DM, Guai-Dex, Guaifenesin DM SR, Bidex-A, Robitussin Children' s Cough & Chest Congestion DM, Extuss LA, ExeFen-DM, Siltussin DM DAS Cough Formula, Phlemex, DuraDEX, Aquatab DM, DuraDEX Forte, Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion Sugar-Free DM, Guaifen DM NR, Balminil DM + Expectorant Sugar Free, Biocotron, Vicks Nature Fusion Cough & Chest Congestion, G Bid DM, Atuss-12 DX, G-Tron, G-Zyncof, Guaibid DM, Cofex-DM Congesta DM Alka-Seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Cough & Mucus DM Siltussin-DM DAS-NA Siltussin-DM DAS-NA Maximum Strength Duratuss DM 12 Refenesen Chest Congestion Relief DM Brontuss Tussi-Organidin-DM Guaifenex DM Coricidin HBP Multi-Symptom Cold (Day) Triaminic Cough & Congestion Dex-Tuss DM Fenesin DM IR Mucus Relief Cough Gani-Tuss-DM NR Guiadrine DM Fenex-DM Diabetic Tussin Cough and Chest Congestion DM Fenesin DM Humibid DM Pediatric Ambi 1000/55 Giltuss Honey Cough & Chest Congestion Giltuss HBP Cough & Chest Congestion Guiatussin-DM Giltuss Diabetic Cough & Cold Giltuss Children's Honey Cough & Chest Congestion Guiatuss DM Double-Tussin DM Giltuss Children's Cough & Chest Congestion Amibid DM Duraganidin Genatuss DM Glycotuss-DM Guiacough DM Anti-Tuss DM Aquabid DM GG/DM …show all brand names

Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 12 reviews for the treatment of Expectoration. 33% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 42% reported a negative experience.

Dextromethorphan/guaifenesin rating summary

5.0/10 average rating

12 ratings from 13 user reviews.

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Reviews for Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin

  • HKano
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 29, 2018

Mucinex DM (dextromethorphan / guaifenesin) "I wasn't feeling well and it was recommended that I try Musinex DM. I took one 12hr pill and started to feel better or so I thought. Half through the 12hr 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 Musinex DM the issue went away. I will never again take this product. Just doesn't work for everyone."

2 / 10
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  • CJano
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 2, 2020

Mucinex DM (dextromethorphan / guaifenesin) "215 lb. male with headcold / chestcold 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 over hydrate when taking!"

9 / 10
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  • Sarah
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 30, 2023

Mucinex DM (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!"

7 / 10
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  • Sasha
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 1, 2019

Mucinex DM (dextromethorphan / guaifenesin) "While taking Mucinex DM 600mg, 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."

8 / 10
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  • Mother...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 25, 2022

"Had a cold/stuffy nose/trouble breathing & took one tablet before bed. Worked well for me, cleared my stuffed nose & was able to get a decent nights rest. HOWEVER- this seems to be the new “drug of choice” for the current teen-twenty’s group. My 18 year old was told online about the “cool high” you could get & 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 & you can buy it over the counter. KEEP THIS LOCKED UP! Scariest thing I’ve ever seen, to have my son scared & say he feels disassociated from his body. I think this drug shouldn’t be so easy to get, maybe have to sign for like they did with Sudafed. *Parents PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!* Rating a 5 (10 for how it worked for me, ZERO for risk to kids)"

5 / 10
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  • Mr Mike
  • 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 affects , don’t worry people it’s not crack in a bottle it’s only cold medicine."

9 / 10
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  • Anxie...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 12, 2019

"Took an off brand mucinex around 10:00 pm, (same ingredients). I fell to sleep and woke up at 2:00am 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."

2 / 10
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  • kacik
  • January 9, 2016

Mucinex DM (dextromethorphan / guaifenesin) "Horrible side effects. Felt like I was having an anxiety attack"

1 / 10
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  • Larry
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 19, 2021

Mucinex DM (dextromethorphan / guaifenesin) "Had very bad anxiety during the whole night. Was confused. Heart rate was very high. Palpation was abnormal. Chest tightness. Can not sleep. Stomach upset."

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

Mucinex DM (dextromethorphan / guaifenesin) "Inflames BPH prostate enlargement,raises blood pressure about 20%"

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  • barb
  • September 25, 2019

Delsym Cough+ Chest Congestion DM (dextromethorphan / guaifenesin) "Great and effective medication. Taste is awful but it does the job."

9 / 10
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  • Colex
  • December 4, 2017

Mucinex DM Maximum Strength (dextromethorphan / guaifenesin) "Taste was terrible and gave me a really bad after taste that I could don't get rid of. It also made we really nauseous. I would not use it again."

2 / 10
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  • Nosleep
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 7, 2024

Tussin DM (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."

5 / 10
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