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26 People found this comment helpful

The 1st time I used Mucinex,I used the 1200mg pack, it kept me up for 36hr straight but it did loosen the congestion so that I could COUGH IT OUT (that is its purpose. not a cough supressant as others have written) This time I bought the 600mg and had no trouble sleeping. I've dealt with brochitis most of my life and if you have chest congestion, this is the best OTC drug you can get. You do ha...

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7 People found this comment helpful

The print on the carton of this Mucinex is SO SMALL, especially if you sick. Found myself approximating dosage...don't ever do that.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
12/28/2007
Condition: Cold Symptoms
Overall rating 5.0
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This drug relly worked! It almost immediately kicked in and I could breath again!

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/28/2007
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 3.0
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It made me very lightheaded and dizzy even after 24 hour period. I did take 2 pills and probably shold have taken 1. However, based off the results, I will not take this again. There are other products that can help me without the bad side effects

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mekayjordan | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/27/2007
Condition: Cold Symptoms
Overall rating 3.0
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Effective in thinning mucus, but side effects outweigh good. Lightheadedness, diahrrea, face flush, nervousness, dizziness.

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JenB | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/27/2007
Condition: Cold Symptoms
Overall rating 4.0
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This works very well for cold/allergy congestion. It clears my nasal passages and allows me to cough up the phlegm from my bronchial passages. It can cause heartburn though (similar to the stomach upset that aspirin can cause), so take it with a meal or a few crackers and a big glass of water if you have a sensitive stomach or are prone to digestive upsets as I am.

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atl,ga. | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/25/2007
Condition: Cold Symptoms
Overall rating 4.7
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this stuff really works. As soon as I begin taking it, I feel pretty lightheaded or high for a lack of a better word, but it is well worth it because it is highly effective to aiding the body in producing expectorant(mucus).

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Anonymous |
12/20/2007
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 4.3
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Very effective for the cough, and mucous... ALthough I had a lot of diareah...

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/6/2007
Condition: Cold Symptoms
Overall rating 5.0
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Il, woman started using for buildup in bronchial. Lightheaded but is from coughing spells due to productivity of product.

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TexasCold | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/4/2007
Condition: Cold Symptoms
Overall rating 5.0
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This stuff works. I won't go into detail, because it's too graphic. But it's working. I do feel lightheaded, however.

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Anonymous |
11/30/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Schangeup | 35-44 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/26/2007
Condition: Cold Symptoms
Overall rating 2.3
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Did nothing for me 20.00 wasted. Very disappointed, was looking for relief

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CyberMage | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/17/2007
Condition: Cold Symptoms
Overall rating 4.0
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This has been very effective for nasal congestion and minor chest congestion for me - hardest part is the large pills and the horrible taste / odor. Not effective for my current cough however.

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John | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/16/2007
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 2.7
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I had lots of chest congestion and coughing. Although my coughs were more productive than normal with this medication, I broke out in itchy hives all over my body after 3 days on it. My breathing was heavier too. I discontinued the medicine and the hives went away. Apparently, I'm allergic to it.

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Anonymous | On medication for less than 1 month |
11/7/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/17/2007
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 4.0
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Much more effective than liquid cough medications, and no noticeable side effects.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
10/11/2007
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication is wonderful. I take it for chest congestion and cough. I take 2 at bedtime. It truly keeps my cough under control and when I do cough it is very productive. I have found some interesting side effects....I feel like I smell like the tablets smell, it's strange but true.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/3/2007
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 4.7
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I began taking because of the heaviness in my chest and the inability to cough up phlegm. After approx an hour, I began to cough effectively to start breaking up the congestion. I did not feel the heaviness in my chest again. I took only 2 pills in a 24 hour period and begin to cough up the phlegm to begin eliminating it from my system. I did not take any other medications with this medicine.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 2.3
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I took the tablet with a full glass of water and then drank about a glass of water an hour for the next six hour. Rather than loosening up the gook in my chest, it dried me out to the point I could hear my lungs wheeze and whistle. I thought I was having an asthma episode. I tried it again two days later and had the same ill effects.

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miarayne | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 2.0
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I am taking the medication for a cough that produces flem because of a cold as the directions indicate. The medication has not helped my cough at all and it feels as though it has drained the fluid from my body to the point that my throat is so dry I can not swallow. The only positive thing is that it is clearing my head congestion that I did not know was there, I can tell this by the runny nose I now have. This is the second time I tried the medication the first time was two days ago with the same result and swore never to use it again until a friend told me how much it helped her. And for all those wondering I have been drinking plenty of water.Read More Read Less

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sally 44 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
9/24/2007
Condition: Cold Symptoms
Overall rating 4.0
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