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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Mucinex D Maximum Strength Oral.

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38 Total User Reviews

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Condition: Cold Symptoms
10/10/2012 4:47:20 PM

Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 3

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 3

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 3

Comment:
It advertises 12 hour relief. I only got about half that. I took one of of the pills at 9:00 am for stuffy nose and not able to breath through it. I got great relief until 3:00 pm. Then my misery was back and I was not able to take another dose until 9:00 again. This is very dissappointing considering the money spent.

Condition: Cold Symptoms
10/6/2012 1:01:27 AM

Reviewer: DSmith, 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
I had an aggravating cough and post nasal drip and needed some relief, normally when I'm sick I tend not take medications under the belief that cold medicines aren't effective enough and I might as well just tough it out. A coworker noticed my cough and advised me to take Mucinex, she said I'll love it. I took her advice and I am actually impressed with it's effectiveness. As I said earlie ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Cold Symptoms
3/7/2012 11:36:33 PM

Reviewer: SKM, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
This product worked great, I would recommend taking this, for the most part! I did get scared while taking this because I got a fast heartbeat, only sleep 3 hrs in 2 days, loss of appetite, and all of the other hidden side effects.. I thought I was going to have a heart attack or something! Taking this worked great for my cold, but I felt like this is what it would be like to be on crack or some o ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Cold Symptoms
2/22/2012 12:58:59 AM

Reviewer: guest, 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
i hardly ever get colds, but when i do they always and very quickly turn to sinus inffections.the product worked well for the releif of sinus congestion, drink plenty of water as this works well with the pill to break-up and drain the mucus. the only side effect i expierenced was no appetite..or even feeling a little hungry, though try to take somthing in cause working bodys always need fuel.

Condition: Cold Symptoms
10/5/2011 8:38:04 PM

Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
I love this medication. Was thrilled when it was available OTC. It works great and within a short time. I have had no side effects from it at all. Never have. The best cold med on the market;-)

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