Mucinex/guaifenesin

[bluegardenia]

i also woulkd love to try mucinex, i found out that i always took another mucous thinner with something else inside it, bromexin. it helps but doctors say that while it softens mucous it also augments it.we do not have mucinex here in europe but i saw in the pharmacy that vicks have something with just guaifenesin, anybody tried it? i was very careful that there is nothing else a part guaifenesin and something that gives some flavour but i would like to order mucinex on amazon if please you give me the exact name.i tried also NAC but its bad for my stomach,
thanks

[Sharon]

Linda- Why exactlly is Dextromethorphan drying?

Blue- I think it's the regular plain Mucinex you need.

[Linda196]

Sharon, I'm not sure, but my allergist, when he saw that I was taking Salagen at the time he was treating me, told me to avoid DM and just take plain mucinex. I asked why and he said they would cancel each other out. When I researched it, I found that both are the same class of drug, cholinergics, and I would have thought that they would enhance each other, but I did find that if I took any cold or cough medication containing DM, my dryness was worse.

Basically, I guess I was thinking it was worth a try, no scientific basis, just experience and the advice of a doctor who was probably basing it on his own anecdotal experience.

I can no longer take either Salagen or DM because of a heart rhythm issue, but to be honest, I haven't noticed much difference in dryness without the Salagen, which only provided a brief spurt of saliva after the dose anyway.

[Sharon]

Linda- Interesting...I took the regular Mucinex and it dried me out and I have tried Dextromethorphan separately and it sometimes also dries somewhat. I guess there's something to that.
Salagen also only gives me very brief relief.

[irish]

Most of the over the counter cough syrups have the DM in them and they are to be taken carefully. People are taking them more I believe because I see the shelves of pharmacies in US are full of these cough syrups. THe DM can cause problems and doctors have been warning people about them. Sorry, but I can't remember the side effects it causes right now.

The guaifisen is good when it helps a person. Comes in tablets and liquid with only the guaifisen. The Mucinex brand is really spendy and many stores have their own generic brand tabs or liquid. If you can't take this then try the facial sauna, personal humidifier, etc. Always some little way we can come up with to help.Irish