Mucinex Expectorant Review

Mucinex is a great product. My nurse practitioner even recommended it before trying an antibiotic and I couldn't believe it but she was right!  When you are congested in the head, nasal passages, or chest, the guasafin (the active ingredient) will get it out.  Take this at the onset of congestion--and take some tylenol or ib profin to minimize swelling of the nasal passages, which sometimes is why you can't get it out!

However, be forewarned that this does affect blood sugar, so if you are diabetic, consult your doctor before use.  If you're not diabetic, you will want to eat a little more than usual to compensate.

Also, it will dry up your mucus, but it will dry you out overall also.  Drink lots and lots of fluid when on this, especially if you take the maximum dose.  There are generics that are almost as effective, but you have to take those in 4 hour increments, versus the Mucinex brand which has extended release capsules that last 12 hours. (Great to get you through the night!)