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Posted by crystalena @crystalena, Apr 25 9:12am

The FDA has proposed that nonprescription drugs that contain phenylephrine be removed from pharmacy shelves. Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant used in nonprescription cold products, such as Mucinex and Sudafed and other products, that the regulatory agency says is not effective.
I realize that the guaifensin is the main ingredient we seek .
I did use Musinex and the Walmart Equate Musinex. These products are no longer the same at my Walmart . I did not see any regular Musinex on the shelf . . I purchased the Equate Brand. It looks different. The pill is layered blue. It does not have the effect that it had before , less effective on lung
mucus . I had not taken the products for the nose congestion they claim it is ineffective at relieving. The formula of Equate Musinex For me , is no longer effective at decongesting nose or chest mucus . One article I read says the original formula Mucinex is still available at Walgreens and Rite-aid, so far . I have resorted to searching for guaifenesin.
I have tried some and ordered other brands of tablets . My BlueCross/Blue Shield Advantage Plan will not cover guaifenesin. I see that my OTC plan will not cover it either . ? Disclaimer = These statements by me are my personal opinions and not to be taken as medical or legal advice. . Blessed Be , Crystalina

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mmagoo65 | @mmagoo65 | 3 days ago
In reply to @crystalena "Musinex was very expensive. $23 a pac of 20. Two a day. 69$ a month ...." + (show)
@crystalena

Musinex was very expensive. $23 a pac of 20. Two a day.
69$ a month . The ingredient they removed made it not so effective. I don’t see it on the shelves at Walmart now. The Walmart brand is also different . I do not know if that same ingredient was in Robitussin. Odd , FDA says that ingredient was pulled for ineffective relief of nasal mucus. The side effects of Musinex were drowsiness, dizziness , etc. They have been warning since Nov 24. Now are pulling from shelves . Next step they say is final . Again , I express my opinions and hearsay . None medical or legal advice.

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Now that the Sudafed is missing I had to up my 12hr dose to 3-4 times. When I don't now add Sudafed to it. I have daily chronic sinusitis. They pulled what actually helped me the best out of meds 23+ yrs ago. And now the Sudafed. So now $$. Maybe they like to help the Kleenex industry lol

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bebsr | @bebsr | 3 days ago

Walmart brand was not effective for me either, have to stick to name brand mucinex

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lesleys56 | @lesleys56 | 3 days ago

I got a MILLSTEPS Breathing Exercise Device for Lungs, Mucus Relief and Lung Expansion Device from Amazon and it does wonders. Also, my Dr. prescribed Ipratropium Bromide and albuterol sulfate with sodium chloride to administer with my nebulizer. It also is amazing and the medication portion is far better than straight albuterol, for me anyway.

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