Mucinex does it help you?

Stomach issues are not usual with plain guaifenesin, so I wonder if you are experiencing a reaction to the binders in the tablet? There are a few generic brands of extended release tablets available, I have found them on-line and occasionally at Walgreens. You might want to try one of those if you prefer a tablet or the 12 hour coverage.

I use 600mg ER twice a day - Since there is no extended release liquids available, you would need to dose 4 times a day. Just be sure whichever one you choose is ONLY guaifenesin - no decongestants or cough suppressants.
Sue

Okay Sue thank-you, I will try the generic brands.

Which Mucinex?

The only Mucinex recommended for longer-term use is the pure guaifenesin version. Usually Mucinex 600 mg, sometimes 1200 mg. It is extended release (labelled ER, LA or 12-hour) & used twice a day.

Those containing a decongestant or cough suppressant are meant for short term use only. Short term use Mucinex includes Mucinex DM, Mucinex Sinus, Mucinex FastMax, Mucinex Night Shift and whatever other variations that you see.

Mucinex is available cheaper on-line if you decide to take it long term - it is very pricy in the drug & discount stores. You can also find generic versions - labelled guaifenesin extended release, for significantly less - I am using my third generic brand without any noticeable difference between any of them & the name brand. The short term version may be cheaper, but needs to be taken about every 6 hours for maximum effect, and I find that a pain in the b....
Sue

Sue

To piggyback on Sue’s comment I was at the doctor’s office yesterday and he also said to use pure guaifenesin 600mg with no additives twice a day. He also said I could add a third pill if needed. Thank you Sue for all your great information! I have been struggling alone with this for quite some time and finally thanks to you and this site I don’t feel so alone anymore.

I have tried Mucinex and NAC (at different times) and it did nothing for me. No change whatsoever! I have also tried Mullein (1200 mg tablet 2 capsules once per day) and no change!

I get bad insomnia from NAC and it does not help much with mucus anyway. Still experimenting with Mucinex to see if it helps or not. Read a study yesterday that compared the two along with a third thing and Mucinex was found to be the most effective.

I do use Mucinex on nights when I’m coughing. It does help with that. Good luck!

After I nebulize with the 7% saline , a lot of mostly clear mucus comes up…but it sticks in my throat for a while and it scares me…I am huffing and doing things suggested to get the rest of it up ………I am having a very hard time mentally with all of this…..I hope the NJH gives me an appointment soon. I feel like I’m going down hill. I’m sorry to sound so negative but I can’t handle this. I wake up sick and feel sick a lot….what’s the point? I hope my visit with NJH will somehow strike a chord and help me out of this depression and fear. I learned that I have MAC only a couple months ago and no doctors have helped me here …maybe being in the NJH environment with doctors who are the best will make a difference for me. Gaining knowledge…..You guys have helped me a lot, but I’m struggling and having a very hard time keeping it together mentally.
Has anyone been where I am mentally and improved? I am crying out in the wilderness……

Is it possible to see a specialist for the anxiety? Or an endocrinologist to see if it might be caused by thyroid or adrenals or hormones etc? Perhaps there is more going on than the recent diagnosis and all the uncertainty that can come with it? Just a thought. The fact that you are bringing up mostly clear mucus is a good thing. It may be more from anxiety that you feel sick. But of course getting some guidance from NJH should help too. Who knows you may test negative next time and will be told to wait and see. The saline nebulizing could help with that but no need to strain to bring up the mucus. Be sure to drink enough water!