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Mucinex D

Guaifenesin + Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride

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4.9  Effectiveness
2.9  Side Effects
5.3  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 3 Mucinex D side effects and 4 Mucinex D benefits.

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Effectiveness of Mucinex D by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Mucinex D, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 5.3% 68.4% 26.3% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 84.2% 15.8% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 84.2% 15.8% 0%
Breathing 0% 10% 60% 10% 20%
Confidence 0% 0% 84.2% 5.3% 10.5%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 89.5% 10.5% 0%
Digestion 0% 5.3% 84.2% 10.5% 0%
Emotional Well-being 5.3% 5.3% 57.9% 21.1% 10.5%
Energy 0% 10.5% 52.6% 31.6% 5.3%
Eyesight 0% 0% 94.7% 0% 5.3%
Memory 0% 5.3% 89.5% 5.3% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 5.3% 73.7% 10.5% 10.5%
Pain 0% 0% 89.5% 5.3% 5.3%
Patience 0% 5.3% 63.2% 26.3% 5.3%
Sexual Health 0% 5.3% 89.5% 0% 5.3%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 94.7% 5.3% 0%
Sleep 5% 10% 55% 15% 15%
Stress Level 0% 5.3% 63.2% 31.6% 0%
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Commonly Reported Mucinex D Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
Anxiety 63.6% 9.1% 9.1% 18.2% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 75% 12.5% 0% 0% 12.5%
Dizziness 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 88.2% 5.9% 5.9% 0% 0%
Dry Mouth 83.3% 0% 0% 16.7% 0%
Excitability 77.8% 11.1% 11.1% 0% 0%
Fatigue 77.8% 11.1% 5.6% 5.6% 0%
Headache 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Insomnia 90.9% 0% 9.1% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 57.1% 28.6% 0% 14.3% 0%
Mood Swings 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
Rapid Heartbeat 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Runny Nose 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 85.7% 0% 0% 14.3% 0%
Stomach Ache 71.4% 28.6% 0% 0% 0%
Watery Eyes 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Mucinex D Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 90% 0% 10% 0% 0%
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 83.3% 0% 0% 0% 16.7%
Appetite Loss 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Dehydration / Thirst 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Difficulty Urinating 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Insomnia 83.3% 0% 0% 0% 16.7%
Irritability / Impatience 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Lethargy 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Lightheadedness 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Nervousness 83.3% 0% 0% 0% 16.7%
Rapid Heartbeat 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Sweating 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Mucinex D
Since taking Mucinex D Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Hospitalization 1.6%
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User Comments about Mucinex D
04 Jul 2011 When I had a stuffy nose I looked up to this drug so much, It really helped clear my nasal passages and I always see the commercial for this medication so I decided to give it a try and i'm really glad that I did!
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03 Jul 2011 This really helped all the mucos that was built up in my nasal passages, this medication is highly affective and would def. use again
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24 May 2011 Mucinex is the best. plain and simple, it has helped me with all my problems. I have felt the best after i took it everytime. I advise his drug to anyone
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02 Sep 2010 I love mucinex, and haven't had any problems.
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03 Aug 2010 This is the greatest allergy medicine I've ever used. It completely clears out my runny nose, stops my watery eyes, and soothes my itchy throat. A necessity for an allergy sufferer!
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