Mucinex User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Mucinex has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 110 reviews on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 35% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Mucinex

Carra...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 11, 2016

For Bronchitis "Helped loosen this putty gunk in my lungs making my coughing more effective and less effort required."

7 / 10

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Anonymous
October 29, 2008

For Fibromyalgia "I thought this was crazy, but when you are in pain all the time and can't afford to go to the doctor, you will try anything... It really works"

8 / 10

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WhatI...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 26, 2015

For Bronchitis "I took Mucinex, It works wonders but the smell/tastes of it is horrible."

9 / 10

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Frequently asked questions

Anonymous
December 20, 2010

For Bronchitis "I've had bronchitis for several weeks now and this medicine made such a difference since I took it today. I am so grateful someone came up with this medicine. So far very pleased with the product."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
February 26, 2012

For Bronchitis "This med works great for congestion associated with a cold. As someone else stated... It does give you some really strange dreams though!"

9 / 10

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melro...
February 23, 2014

For Bronchitis "Took this medication for a chest cough before I went to bed. Woke up in the night with severe nausea and felt dizzy. Tried it again a week later and same happened. I know other people who swear by it."

3 / 10

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Anonymous
October 20, 2014

For Cough "I've been up for hours throwing up and diarrhea after taking this."

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Anonymous
October 20, 2009

For Fibromyalgia "Wonderful results after only a week. Not nearly as stiff, does not make me tired, and effects last 10-12 hours. A blessing it can be bought over the counter."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
November 6, 2009

For Bronchitis "This drug is a lifesaver for my wife, but take it at the very first sign of trouble, and drink lots of water with it."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
January 4, 2015

For Cough "Had a terrible dry cough and Mucinex helped break the cough. It was easier for me to cough up my phlegm."

9 / 10

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windi...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 8, 2015

For Fibromyalgia "Mucinex is great for decongesting your lungs. Didn't have any part in helping my Fibromyalgia pain."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
August 29, 2009

For Bronchitis "This is the only medicine that helps loosens nasal mucus without the side effects like sleepiness or jitters that most of the sinus medications give me. It's great!"

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Super...
May 19, 2017

For Cough "I took one and I feel like I'm high. I am so dizzy I can't see straight I feel like I'm floating. There is no way am I taking this again."

1 / 10

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Dilli
Taken for less than 1 month
July 17, 2014

For Cough "The side effect was sleeplessness. First night, I was up until 4:00 AM, next night up until 07:00AM and again last night I could not sleep. I was taking the Mucinex as prescribed every 12 hours."

8 / 10

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Deeco...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 26, 2018

For Bronchitis "Great results for bronchial congestion /mucus build up."

10 / 10

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agrum
December 31, 2014

For Cough "My cough was so bad that I now have an umbilical hernia but the Mucinex worked. I only took it in the morning because it did cause sleeplessness."

9 / 10

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Bob
September 21, 2011

For Cough "Very effective for the sinus congestion and sinus drip. However, continuous use resulted in leg cramps at night. Interfered with sleep. Research says that it can reduce blood flow to legs."

4 / 10

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Lar
June 7, 2013

For Cough "Works ok, but for serious cough problems get prescription level medicine. Does help bring up phlegm. drink lots of water, will help bring up the mucus faster."

7 / 10

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Tisha
Taken for less than 1 month
July 19, 2019

For Cough "Worked for me straight after taking 1st tablet."

10 / 10

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Water...
December 7, 2017

For Bronchitis "I took it for about 8 days and when taking the one every 12 hours and plenty of liquids along with Nyquil......I am so much better. Should be good in a few more days!"

9 / 10

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Jo731
January 15, 2017

For Cough "Gave me diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, stomach cramps, and even some numbness in tongue/face. Worse than the cough. Never again."

1 / 10

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SSano
Taken for less than 1 month
July 10, 2019

For Cough "Took a whole course of these - the whole pack. Not working. I now have bronchitis."

2 / 10

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Bonnie
Taken for less than 1 month
July 8, 2018

For Cough "I am coughing up of all kinds of mucus and I want to sleep.. that's not going to happen. Wish I never took it."

5 / 10

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Anonymous
October 31, 2011

For Cough "I took one tablet 12 hours ago and have been feeling very sick ever since. My nose is running, coughing and feeling terrible as if I had a bad cold. Not taking any more!"

1 / 10

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Anonymous
April 11, 2011

For Cough "This medicine made me sick. I took one 12 hour slow release tablet with a large glass of water and it's a week later and I still feel nauseated. "

1 / 10

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28 Report

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