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(also known as GuaiLife, Humibid, Mucinex, Robitussin)

Guaifenesin is used to help coughs caused by colds or similar illnesses clear mucus or phlegm (pronounced flem) from the chest. It works by thinning the mucus or phlegm in the lungs.

Some guaifenesin preparations are available only with your doctor's prescription.

Common Brand Names:

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Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Fibromyalgia
235
61%
Environmental Allergies
4
100%
COPD & Emphysema
4
100%
Colds & Flu
2
100%
Crohn's Disease & Ulcer...
1
100%
Overall, 64% (255 Members) find Guaifenesin helpful

Guaifenesin Reviews

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At the time I used it effectively, I was able to get it by prescription. Now that it's OTC, I can't afford to use it in the doses that were effective before. When I began the g-therapy before, I had been crawling from the sofa to the bathroom, unable to make it to bed. Within a couple of weeks, I was able to exercise my arms and legs while lying down...and eventually began to walk. First 1/2 a block, then more, until I could function almost normally.
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for cold/cough taken on rare occasions
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have been taking it for about 2.5 years and is seems to work for me. helps with the chronic congestion of Asthma too.
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for my sinusitis, works well
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I've been on Guai for about six months now. Can't tell if it is helping yet.
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This used to work. I have sinus issues & this used to help. I can no longer take it because of serious adverse reactions: muscle tightening, shakes, chills, nausea, panic attacks...
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Take 4 a day A MUST!!!
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This is combines in a syrup with hydrocodone and works great for cough, sinusitis and pain.
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I have to take this often due to constant mucus in the lungs
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Not taking anymore. May have helped. Have more pain. Don't know if because not taking guifenesin now.
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I use Mucinex when nothing else works. I have good results with it.
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I take 600 mg/day for the past 5 yrs. Pain level dropped 80% after 4-6 weeks. Only side effect is dry mouth. (and NO more sinus infections!) Hang in there if you try this one. The pain increases before it decreases because it is helping to release and eliminate excess phosphate. Drink lots of water.
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This seemed to work for a while, but with time, I felt I was taking more than was healthy to take. I cut my dose way back and currently take on ocassion for sinus.
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This one helps me sleep,when I have a script for it.
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I take it at bedtime ,have not had any problems nor seen any improvements
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Discussions

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    I am taking Mucinex instead of Robitussin. I have read take the regular dosage from the last day of Clomid until you O. I am doing Ovualtion Predictor... [More]
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    Yes. There are many people who swear they have been healed by the drug Guaifenesin which is the active agent in Mucinex. This protocol is being advan... [More]
  3. Discussion: guaifenesin
    yes, my mother in law is a rn & told me about this, it is what is in robitussin cough medicine, i bought some of the little robitussin gelcaps ... [More]
  4. Discussion: guaifenesin
    Yes I have tried it,You can get it at Wal-mart. You can buy Mucinex it has Guafenesin in it,Wal-Mart brand is cheaper. It worked for me for awhile,My ... [More]
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    My husband was doing some reading about Fibro and came arcoss an article that recommended this product for Fibro patients, he told me I should try it ... [More]

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