Get Informed: Mucinex
Active Ingredient(s)
Guaifenesin
What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of coughing. It works by thinning the mucus and producing more of it.
- Last Text Update:
- 2009-Nov-20 2:35 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2009-Nov-20 6:53 PM
Other Names
- Mucinex
- Guaifenesin
- WAL-Tussin
- Robafen
- Humibid
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- N/A
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 21 Nov 2009
- Est US Patients*
- 634,600
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- Yes
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Mucinex or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Recent alerts for Mucinex
There have been no alerts regarding Mucinex during the past year.
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What is Mucinex used for?
iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 3,700 patients that use Mucinex (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Nasal Congestion | 65% | 
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| Fibromyalgia | 6% |
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| COPD | 3% |
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| Asthma | 3% |
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| Other | 23% |
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How well does Mucinex work?
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 3,700 users taking Mucinex (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 70%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Mucinex outweigh the bad things.
- 3%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Mucinex.
Common Side Effects of Mucinex
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 3,700 users taking Mucinex (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
39% of patients experience side-effects on Mucinex
< 1% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Mucinex
Most Common Side Effects...
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Muscle Spasms
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Cough
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= 10%
Global Patient Feedback for Mucinex (Guaifenesin) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I have been using this medication for 1 week for sinus drainage and mucus due to allergies and bronchitis. It has helped alot with no side effects.
55 year old Female
Posted: 2009-07-23 17:28:58
Question/Comment:
I've been taking a high dose of guaifenesin for ten years for fibromyalgia. No side effects and it gave me my life back! To learn how it works for fibro, get the book What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia by R. Paul St. Amand, MD. You MUST avoid many topical products while using guai to make it work for fibro, but it's well worth it. I went from being on disability to returning to work in 3 months and continued to improve steadily.
59 year old Female
Posted: 2009-07-08 13:31:20
Question/Comment:
I have been on guaifenesin for 12.5 years. My last comprehensive chemistry panel (done in 3/09) was completely normal. If a problem with liver or kidney function was caused by guaifenesin, I would say that 12.5 years would be a good test. It, incidentally completely reversed my fibromyalgia. I have not had ANY fibro symptoms since 9/05.
55 year old Female
Posted: 2009-06-27 12:17:38
Question/Comment:
This medication has been wonderful for my asthma! It keeps any chest congestion loose and stops me from unproductive coughing.
66 year old Female
Posted: 2008-12-24 10:01:35
Question/Comment:
This medication is fast acting and helps release a clogged head. Also controls a cough! I reccommend it!
29 year old Female
Posted: 2008-11-17 02:04:25
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Mucinex