What is Guaifenesin?
CATEGORY: Over the Counter Drugs
TYPES:Generic: GuaifenesinBrand:
Guaifenesin is an expectorant drug used to thin mucus in the airways to make it easier to cough. It is also a mildly uricosuric medication that some researchers believe may help manage symptoms of fibromyalgia.
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How do members experience Guaifenesin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibromyalgia | 86 | 41 | |
| Excess mucus | 77 | 31 | |
| Cough | 18 | 9 | |
| Chest congestion | 16 | 7 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 10 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry mouth | 8 | |
| Nausea | 3 | |
| Constipation | 2 | |
| Dry eyes | 2 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | |
| Back pain around kidneys | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 8 | |
| Mild | 22 | |
| None | 72 |
Member evaluations
KipWong
evaluated on Feb 28, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for excess mucus: Major
- Side effects: None
sleavell1
evaluated on May 15, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for Doctor recommendation: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
whatacall
evaluated on Jun 07, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for sinusitis symptoms: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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