Guaifenesin for Bronchitis User Reviews (Page 2)

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Guaifenesin has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 72 reviews for the treatment of Bronchitis. 60% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 31% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Guaifenesin

Yooni...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 10, 2018

Mucinex (guaifenesin) "I'm reading a lot of reports of Mucinex making people feel worse, as is the case with me. The main ingredient apparently thins down your mucus so basically, while already sick, this medicine gives you a runny nose. I've taken Mucinez twice and both same results."

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rudy
Taken for less than 1 month
January 2, 2024

Mucinex (guaifenesin) "After struggling for 3 nights with excessive phlegm and trying literally everything (Expectorants etc...) to loosen up mucus, nothing made me have the real improvement that I needed, until I took the first Mucinex tablet and in the hour improvement did occur to my total surprise how effective it was... I am an anti-medicine guy but the situation was suffocating... I just feel sorry for all people who don't know this medicine that is why I write, so that someone will improve as I did... I rate it at 9 because no medicine can be 10 due to possible side effects, BUT NO SIDE EFFECTS FELT FOR ME AFTER 48 HOURS OF USE."

9 / 10

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Jan
Taken for 5 to 10 years
April 4, 2020

Robafen (guaifenesin) "Have your local compounding pharmacy order you the pure guaifenesin syrup. You do not want the kind in the drug store because it contains Dextromethorphan ...which is probably what others have described as making them sick or drowsy. The brand my pharmacy gets for me is Robafen syrup. You can get a pint for about $8. I have COPD and have used it for years. Robitussin used to make the plain stuff, but I haven't seen it in the stores for a long time. Although it says only take 6 times daily. It's much more soothing to the throat than Mucinex pills and works instantly to get the phlegm out of your lungs. I couldn't live without it!"

9 / 10

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Frequently asked questions

kd4qcw
November 22, 2009

"I have asthma and believe that most of my conditions are allergy related, however, when I started taking this medication my breathing ability was dramatically increased as much as if I had taken my rescue asthma inhaler. If I miss taking a dose after the 4 hour time as prescribed on the bottle I can tell immediately. If you have asthma you might want to try this product."

10 / 10

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Grate...
Taken for less than 1 month
July 3, 2021

Mucinex (guaifenesin) "I’ve been using Mucinex to thin and loosen mucus for YEARS now. The one that’s pseudoephedrine and guaifenesin is for sinus congestion, and the other one is for chest congestion. Pseudoephedrine WILL keep you awake and that’s the one people use that drug to make illegal substances; primarily why you have to go to the pharmacy counter to get it. Guaifenesin is highly effective for loosening mucus and excreting it through nose blowing or coughing. I’ve never had issues with either version or Mucinex when taking them during a sinus infection or bronchitis infection. For a bacterial infection you’re going to need antibiotics as well, or the bacterial infection will just fester. Like Shrek says “Better out than in, I always say”. A person’s reaction to meds always differs from another’s experience, but I’ve never had a bad one."

10 / 10

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Ejano
Taken for less than 1 month
September 24, 2018

Mucinex (guaifenesin) "I would ‘t give this product a single star if I had the choice. I took 2 Mucinex FM capsules at 5pm. I woke at 3am with the worst hives I have ever had over at least half of my body. They were worst on the front of my thighs, the back of my upper arms and my stomach and back. The itch was almost unbearable. I rubbed on Antihisan which helped a little. I even had a couple of welts by my left eye. It was 9am the next day before I was itch free and hive free. It was frightening to have such an adverse reaction, not normal for me at all. The packet of meds has gone into the rubbish bin. Never again!"

1 / 10

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mixbrix
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 1, 2013

"After 33 radiation treatments of throat for cancer, the mucus situation had gotten ridiculous. Sometimes it would actually make it hard to breath. Doctor prescribed Guaifenesin, and it's worked wonders! The prescribed dosage for me is 600 mg 3 to 4 times a day."

10 / 10

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ashan...
Taken for less than 1 month
November 9, 2016

Mucinex Maximum Strength (guaifenesin) "This medicine doesn't work for me well... it made my nose more stuffy, dried my throat out, and kept me up... everytime I tried to sleep I would wake up coughing and feeling nausea and it seems to produce more mucus... drink lots of water!! seriously ..! But this will be my last time taking mucinex its not for everybody and its defintely not for me"

4 / 10

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FYI...
Taken for less than 1 month
October 5, 2019

"I have asthma. I would go to the doctors and they would tell me to take Robitussin or Mucinex With Sudafed. I like the 12 hour pills best. I can tell when they stop working and it is time for another dose. Drink lots of water it. Unless you need an antibiotic this is a go to medication. Does make your pee stink."

10 / 10

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DRL
August 27, 2015

"I am on my second bout of pneumonia. The constant coughing is painful. I bought this drug otc, and it is helping, a lot. I feel a bit dizzy but I will take dizzy over that constant hacking cough any day. I got this because it only has the "mucus" drug, without the extra junk in Musinex I don't need. The best part? For 15 tablets, cost only 88 cents!"

10 / 10

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Nisey
Taken for less than 1 month
March 2, 2022

Mucinex (guaifenesin) "First, this not the medicine if you have bronchitis, this condition is the excessive coughing that will make your chest hurt without medicine. Taking Guaifenesin, which is the ingredient that loosens phlegm & makes you cough MORE. Bronchitis does NOT need this kind of help, you are coughing as a result of bronchitis. Taking Guaifenesin will make you cough up bits of lung tissue along with any phlegm. If you phlegm has red in it - STOP taking this stuff & go see a doctor - you may need to go on Antibiotics especially if your bronchitis has not improved after 3 weeks. Take it from me, I waited until 5 weeks & my doc said WHY DIDN'T YOU COME IN SOONER? I said I thought it would go away, but it didn't. Doc said - lucky I came in when I did, cuz if I had gone longer - it may have turned into Rheumatic Fever, which is very dangerous left untreated. Normal phlegm, it's fine for, but if it makes you cough so much you are having your lunch come up - it's too potent, and you need to see a doctor!"

1 / 10

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Choo...
October 14, 2017

Mucinex (guaifenesin) "I had tried this product in 2005.... and it was not effective. So I gave it another chance to so call redeem itself. Well, this is definitely not for me, it made me feel worst, I developed a headache"

1 / 10

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Bronc...
January 30, 2013

"When I was using it in cough syrup without measuring it, I sometimes got a headache. However, taking the recommended maximum dose of 6 tablets per day (that is, every 4 hours), I have had no side effects except for a bit of mental fuzziness. It really helps me to expectorate thick mucus. A great side benefit is not having to endure that horrible taste that guaifenesin has! Very inexpensive (less than 15 cents per day) and very helpful for non-productive cough!"

10 / 10

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dlefe...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 7, 2015

"Quickly and very strongly it cleared my sinus and lungs like the best antihistamine ever. It seemed to last two days.. what unexpected: relief when I needed it most. Why it worked this way I don't know. I only needed 1 tablet. Felt slightly dehydrated but it worked! "

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Nicky
Taken for less than 1 month
April 3, 2018

"For everyone that suffers from allergies, I highly recommend this product: Mucinex DM 1200 mg guaifenesin. I'm using the 12 hour extended release tablets, I've had allergies for over 10 years and nothing really worked. I felt dizzy and nauseous at times but then as my body adjusted to it it cleared my years of gunk. Whenever headache comes on drink water, I'm happy to share this because, I've suffered a lot and was not enjoying quality of life, please do try it. God bless."

10 / 10

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JessU...
November 7, 2012

"This medicine works wonders! I'd defitnitely give it a 10 had it not gave me a bit of upset stomach. I think I may have been taking too much. I will continue to take this medication anytime I feel needed. I get it at Wal-mart. Mucus doesn't stand a chance when it comes to Guaifenesin!"

9 / 10

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old...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
April 1, 2022

Mucinex (guaifenesin) "I think it is a great medicine for me. Many say yes and no, it depends on the person. I have COPD. It really helps this old guy. If it doesn't work for you don't take simple it as that, don't bash it cause it may very well work for some one else quit. The old guy."

7 / 10

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night...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
February 3, 2017

Fenesin IR (guaifenesin) "Disclosure: This is just one person's experience. As such It does not have any scientific validity. However, I hope some scientists will consider some actual research on this. I have been taking Guaifenesin in 400 or 600 mg tablets at the first sign of a cold, and my frequency and duration of colds has decreased from several a year to one or less. I am 68 years old, and in general good health. Your results may not be the same. Remember, one person's claims/results are pretty close to meaningless from a scientific research viewpoint."

5 / 10

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Bobo
Taken for less than 1 month
January 25, 2020

"I used the generic, bland OTC version and guaifenesin worked very well. Had garbage in lungs I couldn't cough out. Was told to try Mucinex and saw guaifenesin was active ingredient and so bought the cheap version instead. Took about 90 minutes to notice it kicking in and the garbage flowed out of my lungs. You really do need to drink MUCH more water than usual for it to work though."

10 / 10

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Fish
April 17, 2018

"I have a blood condition that keeps me in a constant state of allergic reaction and precludes me from using any of the common cold medicines that contain pseudoephedrine (claratin "D" for example) or dextromethorphan (like Robitussin "DM") Guaifenesin seems to work wonderfully so far. Taking two tablets at night with a large glass of water actually allows me to breathe and sleep much better."

9 / 10

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Zeke
Taken for 1 to 2 years
October 31, 2017

"I have ferocious allergies to all kinds of plants, mould, dust, etc. One of my most annoying symptoms is drainage in the back of my throat. Taking benadryl or some other "drying" agent results in the drainage forming into a very unpleasant glob on the top of my soft palate, which can be very difficult to dislodge. My allergist's RN recommended guaifenesin for the problem, and it works wonders. Specifically, it tends to keep the drainage more liquid, making it easier to expel (although getting it out still sounds quite gross ...)"

9 / 10

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Mom
January 3, 2023

Mucinex (guaifenesin) "Mucinex definitely helped break up the congestion & I started being able to cough up thick mucus. Do not take a suppression if you have chesty cold/bronchitis as it hinders you from getting mucus up & out of you. I drank lots of hot tea with honey & lemon which I believed also helped. I doubled my vitamin C. I'm 60 & until this I hadn’t been ill in over 12 yrs, not even a runny nose."

9 / 10

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Richard...
Taken for 10 years or more
October 6, 2022

Fenesin IR (guaifenesin) "I use Fenesin IR 400 mg tablets to control sinus congestion caused by pollen allergies most of the year. I use it to supplement my loratadine antihistamine which alone does not decrease sinus congestion. I have been using this combination and an asthma inhaler most days for the last 20 years. I do not suffer high blood pressure so this works well for me. I live east of San Francisco Bay where allergies are a year around problem for me."

9 / 10

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Leedunn
Taken for 1 to 2 years
March 3, 2024

"My inhaler only does so much. I need guaifenesin to cough out deep secretions, and it’s getting harder and harder to find it plain and not mixed with something I don’t want. It’s tremendously effective at liquefying and coughing out thick secretions that make me wheeze."

10 / 10

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Giants...
Taken for less than 1 month
November 18, 2022

Mucinex (guaifenesin) "The jury is still out, but three days in now (pill form, max strength, 1200 mg) and I'm still coughing up little-to-no mucus. The little bit of mucus that I am expelling I attribute more to the humidifier than to Mucinex."

3 / 10

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