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Breaks up mucus and relieves congestion.

Mucinex D (Guaifenesin / Pseudoephedrine) is good if you have a stuffy nose and a cough with mucus, but it could keep you up at night.

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3.8/ 5 average rating with 1249 reviewsforMucinex D
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Upsides
  • Mucinex D (Guaifenesin / Pseudoephedrine) is a combination medicine that relieves multiple cold symptoms. It's good to use if you have sinus and chest congestion.
  • Helps loosen the mucus in your airways so that you can cough it up more easily.
  • Works well to clear nasal congestion and help you breathe better.
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Downsides
  • Pseudoephedrine, the decongestant in Mucinex D (Guaifenesin / Pseudoephedrine), can make your heart race or make you feel anxious and restless.
  • Doesn't work as well if you use it for more than 4 days at a time.
  • Although you don't need a prescription to get Mucinex D (Guaifenesin / Pseudoephedrine), you need to show a photo ID to buy it in the drugstore.
  • Mucinex D (Guaifenesin / Pseudoephedrine) isn’t useful if you have a dry cough.
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Used for
  • Allergic rhinitis Anaphylaxis
  • In addition to epinephrine or other standard measures; Adjunct Urticaria Urticarial transfusion reaction Vasomotor rhinitis
Dosage forms
  • Extended release
  • Pill
  • Liquid
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Reviews
1249 reviews so far
76%
saidit'sworth it
41%
saiditworked well
7%
saidit'sa big hassle

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Side effects
The Mucinex D (Guaifenesin / Pseudoephedrine) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
The Ala-Hist Ir (Brompheniramine) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
  • High blood pressure
    • History of high blood pressure
  • Heart problems
    • History of heart problems
    • Age 65 years or older
  • Nausea and vomiting
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