What is Dextromethorphan-guaifenesin?
Category: Over the Counter Drugs
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The combination of dextromethorphan and guaifenesin is used to temporarily relieve cough due to minor throat or lung irritation. The ingredients help loosen phlegm, or mucus, in the bronchial pathways to make coughs more productive.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cough | 13 | 2 | |
| Excess mucus | 13 | 4 | |
| Doctor recommendation | 4 | 2 | |
| Bronchitis | 2 | 0 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 2 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 12 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Dextromethorphan-guaifenesin
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sleepiness | 2 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Nausea | 1 | |
| Restlessness (akathisia) | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Dextromethorphan-guaifenesin
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 7 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 3 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 3 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 2 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Dextromethorphan-guaifenesin after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Dextromethorphan-guaifenesin and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) | 1 |
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