Compare Mucinex vs. Mucinex D
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Breaks up mucus that causes cough.
Mucinex (Guaifenesin) is a useful medicine for loosening congestion in your chest and throat, and it lasts longer than other guaifenesin products.
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3.8/ 5 average rating with 902 reviewsforMucinex
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
Upsides
- Mucinex (Guaifenesin) reduces the thickness and amount of mucus in your throat and chest.
- Lasts longer than some other products that contain guaifenesin, such as Robitussin, because it's an extended-release form.
- It’s available at the drugstore either by itself or in combination with other medications to treat cold and flu symptoms.
- Available in liquid and tablet forms.
- Mucinex (Guaifenesin) is alcohol- and sugar-free.
- 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.
Downsides
- Mucinex (Guaifenesin) is more expensive than other medications that treat congestion.
- You need to drink a lot of fluids while taking this medication or it won't work as well.
- Mucinex (Guaifenesin) isn’t useful if you have a dry cough.
- Can cause nausea, headache, and an upset stomach.
- 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.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Extended release
- Liquid
- Extended release
Price
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Reviews
902 reviews so far
78%
saidit'sworth it
47%
saiditworked well
7%
saidit'sa big hassle
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76%
saidit'sworth it
41%
saiditworked well
7%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Leave a reviewSide effects
The Mucinex (Guaifenesin) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
The Mucinex D (Guaifenesin / Pseudoephedrine) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- Nausea and vomiting
- High blood pressure
- History of high blood pressure
- Heart problems
- History of heart problems
- Age 65 years or older
- Nausea and vomiting