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    Condition: Cough
    10/2/2007 11:10:44 PM

    Reviewer: Kat, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    I found this drug to be very effective. I purchased the one used to treat irritated broncial tubes to relieve cough and to thin mucus. This worked great for me in a very short time and I feel certain kept my illness from turning into something more serious. I have not used the one which is for chest congestion so I cannont comment on how well it does or does not work; however, I think being sure ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Cough
    9/28/2007 8:54:52 PM

    Reviewer: captrob58, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    After taking Mucinex, my cough actually became much worse. I took it this evening to help me control my minor and infrequent cough before trying to go to sleep. Now, after two tablets and several hours, I am coughing continuously and very uncomfortable. I sincerely wish I had purchased my usual Robitussin. I don't understand how a cough medicine could actually worsen my symptoms, and I certa ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Cough
    9/23/2007 1:33:03 PM

    Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I used the maximum strength version of Mucinex DM. This drug made me VERY dizzy and spacey, I felt like that for the entire time I was on the drug. However, it really does help with mucus.

    Condition: Cough
    9/22/2007 8:19:19 PM

    Reviewer: skateg22, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 2

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    It worked very well, however made me extremely tired and actually caused me to vomit.

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