Mucinex D
(Guaifenesin / Pseudoephedrine)
Breaks up mucus and relieves congestion.
Our bottom line
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.
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Over-the-counter
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine)
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.
1249Downsides
- 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.
Mucinex D (Guaifenesin / Pseudoephedrine) is a combination medicine. Guaifenesin (an expectorant) breaks up and thins out mucus. Pseudoephedrine (a decongestant) clears your sinuses.
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Over-the-counter
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine)
Dosage forms
- Extended release
Prices and coupons
Skip prices section. Skip to what to expect section.- CostcoGet free coupon$18.28
- Get free coupon
$19.55
Side effect rates for Mucinex D (Guaifenesin / Pseudoephedrine)
Risks and Warnings for Mucinex D (Guaifenesin / Pseudoephedrine)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.- Higher risk if:
- › History of high blood pressure
People taking Mucinex D (Guaifenesin / Pseudoephedrine) and MAO inhibitors together, or up to 14 days apart from each other, can experience very high blood pressure that can cause headaches and strokes. MAOI drugs are used to treat Parkinson's disease, depression, and other emotional conditions. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking MAO inhibitors and still want to use a cough medicine.
Common concerns from people taking Mucinex D (Guaifenesin / Pseudoephedrine)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?The FDA hasn’t classified this medicine’s effects on unborn babies. Talk with your doctor about this medicine if you’re pregnant or planning on it.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.