Guaifenesin and Cough: What Users Say
Brand names: Mucinex, Mucinex Maximum Strength, Humibid, Breonesin, Robafen, Organ-1 NR, Guaifenesin LA, Guaiatussin, Tussin Expectorant, Benylin E, Family Meltus Chesty Coughs, Scot-Tussin Expectorant, Guiatuss, Altarussin, Diabetic Tuss, Xpect, Lemsip Cough Chesty, Buckley's Chest Congestion, Benadryl Chesty Forte, G Bid, Ganidin NR, Humibid Pediatric, Mucinex Children's Chest Congestion, Guaibid-LA, Aquamist, Amibid LA, Mucobid-LA, Guaifenex LA, Fenex-LA, Fenesin, Rompe Pecho EX, Humavent LA, Guiacough, GG 200 NR, Glytuss, Anti-Tuss, Diabetic Expectorant, Allfen Jr, Genatuss, Siltuss DAS, Gua-SR, Humigen LA, Altorant, Duratuss G, Robitussin Mucus + Chest Congestion, Guaifenex G, GG-Cen, Calmylin Expectorant Guiadrine G-1200 Siltussin DAS-NA Balminil Expectorant Drituss G Beechams Veno's for Kids Chesty Cough Junior Meltus Colour and Sugar Free Expectorant Help I Have Chest Congestion Bidex-400 Humibid E Fenesin IR Hill's Balsam Chesty Cough Junior Meltus Chesty Coughs with Catarrh Beechams Veno's Expectorant Dristan Chesty Cough Dristan Chesty Cough Guaiphenesin Mucinex for Kids Guaifen NR TabTussin 400 Siltussin DAS Diabetic Tussin Mucus Relief Refenesen Chest Congestion Relief Bronchoril Hytuss Mucaplex Tussin Mucus + Chest Congestion Air Power Diabetic Tussin Chest Congestion Giltuss EX Expectorant Giltuss Children's EX Expectorant …show all brand names
Reviews for Guaifenesin
- Liz...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 27, 2018
Guaifenesin for Bronchitis "I have used it twice now. And it feels like it makes me worse. I cough so hard that my back and my stomach are now hurting. My cough is so deep, and nothing is coming up. It just makes me cough non-stop. However, I'm not taking any today, I'm also not coughing, so I put the two together. When you take it, it makes you cough, unfortunately, in my case, nothing came up."
- Bar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 28, 2019
Guaifenesin for Bronchitis "I have moderate COPD. Got some kind of crud (I call it) in my chest and was coughing and so sick. Couldn't cough up anything but knew it was there. Took regular Mucinex generic label. Felt like I was drowning. Post-nasal drip putting fluid in my lungs, and I was drowning. Please go to the doctor if this sounds like you - it turned out I had community-acquired pneumonia."
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- Mel...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 20, 2020
Guaifenesin for Bronchitis "I began a cough 4 weeks ago. Then the mucus started. Couldn't get it up. Pharmacy suggested Robitussin, which worked okay, but still needed stronger meds. Dr. put me on steroids and antibiotics. Still mucus choking me. Tried Mucinex 600. Nothing. Made me worse. The coughing started and was horrible for about an hour. I stopped using Mucinex and went back to Robitussin. This drug is not for everyone. Would not recommend."
- zel...
- January 4, 2017
Guaifenesin for Cough "Have COPD and am taking this for mucus and cough every 4 hours. Can't swallow pill, so taking liquid. The taste is so strong it sometimes makes me cough forever. Can a small amount of water be added to the dose?"
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 7, 2015
For Cough "Initially, it seemed to work wonders, but I cough when I really do not need to do so. I cannot get any sleep, I am nervous, and I have been thinking I am going nuts! I am stopping it immediately. It clears up the mucus, but the side effects are horrible."
- Han...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 12, 2020
Guaifenesin for Cough "This has to be the worst cough medicine ever, it actually made my cough worse. Switched to Robitussin and immediately noticed the difference in relief. I'm not one to review, but this one needed to go down in the books. Don't take Mucinex..."
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- Nis...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 2, 2022
Guaifenesin for Bronchitis "First, this is not the medicine if you have bronchitis, this condition is the excessive coughing that will make your chest hurt without medicine. Taking guaifenesin, which is the ingredient that loosens phlegm & makes you cough MORE. Bronchitis does NOT need this kind of help, you are coughing as a result of bronchitis. Taking guaifenesin will make you cough up bits of lung tissue along with any phlegm. If your phlegm has red in it - STOP taking this stuff & go see a doctor - you may need to go on antibiotics especially if your bronchitis has not improved after 3 weeks. Take it from me, I waited until 5 weeks & my doc said, 'WHY DIDN'T YOU COME IN SOONER?' I said I thought it would go away, but it didn't. The doc said - lucky I came in when I did, 'cause if I had gone longer - it may have turned into rheumatic fever, which is very dangerous left untreated. Normal phlegm, it's fine for, but if it makes you cough so much you are having your lunch come up - it's too potent, and you need to see a doctor!"
- Anonymous
- October 31, 2011
Guaifenesin 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!"
- Bon...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 8, 2018
Guaifenesin for Cough "I am coughing up all kinds of mucus, and I want to sleep... that's not going to happen. Wish I never took it."
- Nui...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 30, 2022
Guaifenesin for Bronchitis "It is working very well, but make absolutely sure you drink plenty of water. Without the water, you will likely have a dry cough yielding no phlegm --- not good!!"
- Mad...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 7, 2023
Guaifenesin for Cough "I just tried the Mucinex pill (12 hours) for the second time. Both times, it made me cough more and harder. The coughing is now painful and less productive. I am throwing it away."
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Guaifenesin for Bronchitis "I get asthma 'colds' that turn into bronchitis once a year. I find Mucinex 'keeps the elephant off my chest.' And, you’ll know what that means if you’ve had bronchitis! I will take Mucinex in the morning and feel fine most of the day, thinking I’m getting past the infection. Then WHAM! Elephant...on...chest!! Cough, cough... Mucinex may not work for everyone, but it sure helps me breathe deeper and easier!!"