Mucinex for Cough User Reviews (Page 2)
Reviews for Mucinex
- Kam...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 4, 2023
"Seriously, the worst! Slightly numbs my tongue but not my throat. I’ve never tried a cough drop that doesn’t work. I thought because it’s a good brand they’d be great. But it’s awful. Now I’m sick and snowed in, so I can’t go to the store and stuck with these horrible cough drops!"
- Joo...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 13, 2020
"The packaging for Mucinex is a horrible nightmare. I could not open the bottle. I did the usual push down and turn knob, but it was impossible. My doctor suggested this and other drugs and antibiotics, but I couldn’t get it open - I am so sick that I took a knife to the lid, but it only produced a small slit. So I squeezed the bottle but only got a little out. This is a nightmare, and I will never buy this again. Zero time on medication as I could not get to it."
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- Anonymous
- January 4, 2015
"Had a terrible dry cough, and Mucinex helped break the cough. It was easier for me to cough up my phlegm."
- Sup...
- May 19, 2017
"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 I am taking this again."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Bob...
- September 21, 2011
"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."
- Dil...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 17, 2014
"The side effect was sleeplessness. First night, I was up until 4:00 AM, next night up until 07:00 AM, and again last night I could not sleep. I was taking the Mucinex as prescribed every 12 hours."
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- Lar...
- June 7, 2013
"Works okay, but for serious cough problems, get prescription-level medicine. Does help bring up phlegm. Drink lots of water, it will help bring up the mucus faster."
- Tis...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 19, 2019
"Worked for me straight after taking 1st tablet."
- agr...
- December 31, 2014
"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."
- Anonymous
- October 20, 2014
"I've been up for hours, throwing up and having diarrhea after taking this."
- SSa...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 10, 2019
"Took a whole course of these - the whole pack. Not working. I now have bronchitis."
- Anonymous
- October 31, 2011
"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!"
- Anonymous
- April 11, 2011
"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."
- Tan...
- January 25, 2020
"This product makes me feel like I'm drowning."
- Bon...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 8, 2018
"I am coughing up all kinds of mucus, and I want to sleep... that's not going to happen. Wish I never took it."
- Ant...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 4, 2017
"Mucinex DM worked as advertised. It gets the job done after about 3-4 days of taking it."
- Mel...
- February 7, 2018
"I had the flu, and night coughing was keeping the family from sleeping. I tried everything! This worked the first night. I noticed it made my throat feel dry and sore. Drink plenty of water."
- Jo7...
- January 15, 2017
"Gave me diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, stomach cramps, and even some numbness in tongue/face. Worse than the cough. Never again."
- raz...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 30, 2022
"Excellent, I have allergies and COPD, so my Dr. said try Mucinex to get the film out of my throat, and it worked great."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 16, 2023
"Mucinex caused severe constipation for me. Had I known this could be a side effect, I never would have taken it."
- Sim...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 9, 2019
"Didn't work, paid 10 dollars. Waste of money, sick and ticked."
- Pat...
- December 8, 2021
"I spent $21.00 on Mucinex Day and Night cough medicine and cough drops. I was disappointed the product didn’t do anything. Would love a refund."
- roa...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 23, 2022
"I don't like taking medicine. But with a cough, fever, body aches, and runny nose, I took Mucinex. Best decision ever! No more yuck and in just three days! Recommended to everyone."
- Joh...
- May 3, 2020
"Mucinex is good, but tough. Finally, you will get through it, but try another kind if possible."
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"I highly recommend drinking large amounts of water with this medication. I was not aware to do so because it was nowhere to be found on the label, and it resulted in vomiting and the runs. After hours of this and speaking with a nurse, I was able to get it under control. Will not ever take again."