Mucinex DM

Mucinex DM Reviews



Overall 4 star rating4.02 of 5 (by 48 users)



Mucinex DM Review Summary

Mucinex DM is reported to be very effective by about 80% of our reviewers, who say that Mucinex DM worked quickly and was effective in relieving sinus pain and congestion, as well as taking care of a nagging cough, Only a few people found Mucinex to be ineffective. Medications react differently on each of us, so be sure to consult your doctor if you have any questions. Side effects reported were drowsiness, and the drying out mouth and nose, Mucinex DM is available over the counter without a prescription. We have lots of other reviews on medications for the cold and flu season. Take a look!
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79% 79% of people recommend Mucinex DM 21% of people don't recommend Mucinex DM 21%
 

Mucinex DM Comparison

4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
APR
3
2007

I picked up some Mucinex on the recommendation from a co-worker.  I had a really stuffy head, chest congestion and a cough.  I had lots of sinus pressure and the fun that goes along with that (e.g. headache, swelling). 

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After taking a pill it took about 20 minutes for the pressure in my...

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2009 Contributor
have seasonal allergies, intolerant of stuffy head

matthewdfleming
Evanston, IL
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1 star rating Most Helpful
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JAN
21
2008
It doesn't work and we both went through 2 bottles in a week, since they tell you to take the 20 pills per bottle in a week for relief & we sound like we have pneumonia afterwords!

After falling for their ad with the way we are up all night coughing away & cough syrups are doing nothing, I bought the...
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2009 Advisor
an alergy sufferer, seasonally sick

MacGyver
Cleveland, OH
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18
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Too busy to be sick!

SEP
5
2008

"It Works!!" I have had a cold for the last week and went to the store and purchased MucinexDM within a few hours my cough was gone and all mucus turned to clear. But the only problem i had with it was i was knocked out within 30 mins!! did not except this to happen... then i woke up late for work and did not hear my alarms or anything else for the matter.. so try if you like but dont make any plans to do anything for the next 12 hours.. plan on being drowsy for the next 24hrs after taking just one..

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4 star rating
2008 Contributor
alexussteele
Oakland, CA



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seasonally sick, a mother that needs to be healthy, grumpy when I'm sick

NOV
11
2008

I didn't know anything about Mucinex DM other than the advertisements featuring a gruesome green guy called Mr. Mucus (ewww!).  If I hadn't paid attention to a television ad one night last week, I would have thought that Mr. Mucus was selling toys to children, not medicine for adults.

It was good timing when I saw the advertisement for Mucinex DM because I just started fighting a nasty cold and wanted immediate relief.  My chest congestion and nighttime cough were keeping me up and when Momma's not happy, ain't no one happy in our house.

I have pretty much tried every over-the-counter cold...

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5 star rating
2009 Advisor
mindyvol
Garden City, MI



12
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have seasonal allergies, practical, won't let sickness slow me down, sick of being sick, susceptible to colds when stressed

NOV
29
2007
I got sick while out of state I had pneunomia last year and was afraid of getting it again.  I called my doctor to see if he could call something into the pharmacy.  My doctor recommended mucinex. I thought I needed something more, but bought it anyway.  I was great.  I really took care of the congestion and cough.  Only downside, it does dry everything. So You need to drink a lot of water. 
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4 star rating
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cbar
Virginia Beach, VA



6
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have seasonal allergies, practical

NOV
24
2007
When you cold after cold it helps cut the yucks stuff in your lungs I felt better in a day or two after starting it.It is very practical and the cost is good. you can find anywere no a days. I have used it when i have had colds. When I stopped smoking I ussed it get the stuff out of my lungs.
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5 star rating
reviewer 2008 Reviewer
Laurenyacht
Boca Raton, FL



4
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an alergy sufferer, trying to quit smoking

APR
16
2009

I feel that Mucinex DM is the best over the counter medicine available on the market today. My whole family uses this medication for colds, allergies,etc. I first became aware of this product because my family Doctor advised that I get some for my seasonal allergies. This product helped with sinus congestion, pain and pressure-as well as coughing and chest congestion. I had my son try some for his allergies, and he said it really helped him also. This product costs a little more than other medicines in this category, but you only have to take it every 12 hours. If you bargain shop, you can usually...

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5 star rating
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bethp1960
Soddy Daisy, TN



3
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health conscious, Have Sinus Problems, recovering from a cold

JUN
26
2009

I'm not particularly susceptible to colds, but once I have one, it invariably invades my sinuses and my chest.  And, that brings us to now.

Maybe it was that flight back from LaGuardia last weekend.  Spirit Air sure knows how to pack the plane.  A couple of days later I felt the classic symptoms of a summer cold.  I felt achy, warm and glassy eyed.  I hate this feeling.  And, I knew that while the mild fever would pass in a day or two, I would soon find this cold settling in my sinuses and lungs.

By Wednesday morning my sinuses were stuffed and my  chest congested.  Coughing had kept...

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5 star rating
2009 VIP
RudiXeno
Boca Raton, FL



3
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an alergy sufferer

DEC
8
2008
I love mucinex.  This stuff is amazing.  I get alot of sinus infections and if using the right line of mucinex, it really breas everything up fast.  You just have to make sure that you take it as recommended and try not to miss a dose because it works alot faster if taken properly.  I am not big on taking medicine but when I have a bad cough and my sinuses are bothering me, this stuff is amazing.
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5 star rating
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fallingmoonbeams
Paoli, PA



3
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seasonally sick

FEB
23
2008

My daughter's doctor diagnosed her with pneumonia and strongly suggested she purchase Mucinex.  My daughter was trying to comply; wanting to be clear of the congestion.  After spending $44.01 total she was still congested.  The people at Mucinex refused to reimburse her for the useless product.  One of the employees used "we have been bought out by another company and cannot reimburse anyone" as an excuse for poor customer support. My daughter really could not afford to throw away $44.01 on a useless product so we are all sorely disappointed in Mucinex.

My adivce?  Don't spend one dime on Mucinex...

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1 star rating
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gamblingal
Crofton, KY



3
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seasonally sick

NOV
20
2008

I only get sick in the early fall.  I heard about Mucinex DM and thought it sounded like what I was looking for, so I gave it a try.  BIG mistake!It may have reduced my coughing slightly, but it did nothing for my congestion.  However, what it did do was make me feel like everything was moving in slow motion.  I couldn't focus, drive or walk a straight line for the next 24 hours.  Worst feeling ever.  I would definately NOT recommend Mucinex DM.


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1 star rating
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Crysenda
Powder Springs, GA



2
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seasonally sick

OCT
27
2009

I tried this product twice now and both times it has never done anything to help with my symptoms or to make me feel even an ounce better. I have chronic bronchitis and I asked a pharmacist for his recommendation to help with my coughing and chest congestion. He told me to try mucinex dm because it works fast and efficiently. Wow was he wrong as ever! Maybe my body doesn't work with this medication but it did absolutely nothing for me. After I took it, I didn't feel any chest relief and it didn't break up the mucus at all. I would not recommend this product.


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1 star rating
reviewer 2009 Reviewer
ddunne1
Taylor, MI



1
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rarely sick

APR
26
2009

I am rarely sick.  But when I get a cold or flu, it always affects me the same way.  An Annoying drip, congestion with that difficult wheezy breathing, and coughing fits that sometimes I can't control.  I hate it!

Last time I was sick, I tried Mucinex DM.  Supposedly it works well on congestion, is a powerful expectorant and helps with the cough.  Well, these claims are true!

I took my first dose and within 45 minutes, my chest congestion was clearing up so I could breath without feeling like my lungs were coming out.  The post-nasal drip was under control and my cough was productive so...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Reviewer
listenup
Lutz, FL



1
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intolerant of stuffy head, practical, diabetic, high blood pressure, seasonally sick, value conscious, not rich

MAY
4
2009

Tried this product after the recommendation from my family doctor.  I usually have a lot of problems once I get a cold and most often will develope bronchitis or pneumonia by the time everything is said and done.  Due to having high blood pressure and diabetes, there are a lot of OTC medications that I cannot take.  And if I use prescription meds I am usually on 2 or 3 until the illness runs its course.  This product handles all my symptoms which usually clear in about 2-3 days when taking.  Started using this over 2 years ago and have not had any further problems with developing additional...

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5 star rating
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kiakat
Wichita, KS



1
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always fighting a cold, fun loving, busy mom, an alergy sufferer, seasonally sick

AUG
21
2009

I have tried Mucinex on several occasions when I had a head or a chest cold or perhaps both.  In the winter I often get hit with one of those combo viruses where you feel like somebody smacked you in the head and it puffs to the size of a Pilates ball.  In the spring and summer, oh boy, I am so lucky!!!  I always get hit with the motherload of allergies every March and August.  Don't ask me what those allergies might be, because I just don't know and I really can't tell you, but I often use Mucinex as a temporary relief until the air gets cold and the issues are different.  You barely feel...

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5 star rating
2009 Advisor
scarywoodwitch
Rochester, NH



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