http://www.medications.com/se/Guaifenex Recent side effects for Guaifenex Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:45:01 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28765 GREAT DRUG. HAVE TAKEN FOR 2 YEARS WITH SUPER RESULTS FOR MY SINUS PROBLEMS WITH NO SIDE EFFECTS. I DISCOVERED THIS R/X FROM TAKING MUSCINEX WHICH HAS SAME CONTENT. NOW MUSCINEX HAS THE ENTIRE MARKET IN EXPENSIVE OVER THE COUNTER SALES. VERY SUSPICIOU http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28765 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:47:12 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27725 I took this to try and help some rather chronic sinus congestion. I only took one or two doses (it was a few years ago), but became really ill. I have palpitations normally, so I didn't notice that. However, I was leeched of energy and ended up spendin http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27725 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 06:59:33 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23345 My son is 25 and he started takng Guaifenex back in June for sinus infection. Since then he has been to emergency room 3 times and in the hospital twice--complains of pressure in upper jaw, chest tightness, and has chilling sensation along spine. Also hi http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23345 Thu, 17 May 2007 18:42:27 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21596 wow so after reading all of these posts I now realise that its not just ME and I'm not going crazy. I just started takeing Guaifenex the other day because I have alot of mucas in my lungs and a stuffy nose due to a cold. I was a little scared to take it at http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21596 Wed, 16 May 2007 08:55:36 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21578 My doctor prescribe Guaifenex 600/120 for me yesterday. I had sinus pressure, ears and throat itchy and sore, head congestion. I took one pill at 6 pm, about 20 minutes later I could feel my throat and ears feeling better, and the congestion breaking up http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21578 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:12:40 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20790 Although it made me a little jumpy and restless, so does caffeine so I didn't think much of it. Since I'm a runner and couldn't wait over a week to do anything, after a few day I tried to go on a short run. Really bad idea. I had extreme dry mouth, I wa http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20790 Mon, 02 Apr 2007 22:57:05 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20738 I took one pill and fifteen min. later I started having a pain in my stomach. I thought, well maybe I didn't eat and drink enough, so I drank another glass of water even though I'd eaten a good size meal before taking med. Five min. later the pain switch http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20738 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:10:41 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20297 I went to the doctor and he said I had the begining signs of an upper respiratory infection. He put me on this medication and told me it would help with the sinus pressure. Since I have been taking this medication I have had increased chest pain, coughing http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20297 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 13:03:47 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20188 It's sad to say but i'm almost glad to read the side effects ,I almost lost my mind sleeping 2 hours a night and in combination with Methylprednisolone I had wild mood swings almost to the point of selling my business I'll finish the meds now that I know http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20188 Sun, 04 Mar 2007 18:42:02 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20141 I've been taking guaifenex for two days with no negagtive side effects. Ive slept alot so not the same as others here having problems with no sleep. I've drank alot of fluids though? http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20141 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 04:00:03 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19700 i felt like i was high in the sky after i took one hole pile. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19700 Mon, 15 Jan 2007 19:31:43 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19300 Not only did I have the agitation, sleeplessness and rapid heartbeat that I see have occurred to others, but I had chills sweep over me several times a day. I felt like I was getting the flu, with chills that made my skin dimple, coming out of nowhere and http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19300 Sun, 14 Jan 2007 10:14:24 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19260 I took Guaifenex for the first time yesterday, and I might add for the last time yesterday. My blood pressure rose quickly, the Systolic rose 40 points and the Diastolic rose 30 points and my resting pulse rate raised over 40 bbm. When at the doctor in t http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19260 Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:04:01 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19000 My dr prescribed me Guaifenex PSE 600/60 and Z-pack antiobiotics for my tonsillitis. I must say the Guaifenex really helps my sinus drainage but I cannot sleep at all. Here it is 3am and I am not one bit tired. Also, it seemed to trigger panic attacks. Ove http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19000 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 09:41:05 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/18621 I took this drug for 2 days, and then stopped due to sleeplessness, agitaiton, and extreme congestion even when I took it with the water, like the script said!! I am never taking this again, and will throw away the rest of my full bottle, so I don't make t http://www.medications.com/effect/view/18621 Fri, 10 Nov 2006 01:33:37 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/18124 I've been taking two tablets of Guaifenex PSE 600 twice a day for 3 days and today is the last time I do. I have the flu and so I should be getting plenty of rest, but as tired as I may be, I haven't gotten more than 4 hours of sleep a night since I starte http://www.medications.com/effect/view/18124 Mon, 16 Oct 2006 02:23:04 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17773 Electric scooters are allowed on public transit (bus/train/plane) whereas gas-powered scooters are prohibited. Noise and air pollution of gas-powered scooters is eliminated. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17773 Mon, 31 Jul 2006 03:59:14 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/16462 Positive - it worked as far as my constant nose dripping. I've only taken it for three days and I'm happy with the results. Negative - I have extreme dry mouth and my lower back hurts so bad that I can't lay on it. I must lay on my side. I'm going to http://www.medications.com/effect/view/16462 Thu, 20 Jul 2006 06:36:55 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/16290 Took guaifenex for 5 days and it was horrible!! I have tingling in my left hand, face and leg. Went to the ER, my Bp was 150/106. It has been 5 days since I stopped taking it and I still have the tingling. NEVER EVER AGAIN WILL I TAKE THIS STUFF!!!! http://www.medications.com/effect/view/16290 Thu, 13 Jul 2006 22:20:26 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/16186 I took guaifenex on saturday morning and felt during the day that the drug was doing it's work, i was happy that my cold was getting better, well at midnight heart palpitations began so hard i thought i was having a heart attack. this lasted for almost a d http://www.medications.com/effect/view/16186 Thu, 13 Jul 2006 19:42:20 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/16182 Went to the doc yesterday and he said I had a problem with my eustachian tube. He prescribed Nasacort and Guaifenex. Took one pill last night around 6pm (with a 20 oz bottle of water). I could not fall asleep until 3:30 - 3:45 this morning. Tossed a t http://www.medications.com/effect/view/16182 Fri, 10 Feb 2006 07:29:50 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/13010 I'm taking the drug, and the thirst is unmanagable. I can't get enough to drink. So much so, I think I've had a gallon of water in an hours time. I'm trying gum and suckers, and it isn't helping. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/13010 Sun, 08 Jan 2006 06:49:18 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/12347 never took this before & will never take it again. The worst thing i could not pass my urine, i had to go, but had a difficult time. stopped taking it yesterday and no problems today. The other sideffects dry mouth, feeling like i was on speed,loss of appe http://www.medications.com/effect/view/12347 Mon, 12 Dec 2005 11:03:17 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/11991 I have taken Guaifenex on several occasions. I think it is great, especially when your sinus cavities become so closed up or infected that over the counter medications provide little relief. To me, it takes a day or so for your body to become adjusted so t http://www.medications.com/effect/view/11991 Wed, 26 Oct 2005 22:15:04 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/11440 It's midnight and I'm sitting here thinking do I go to the hospital or do I wait it out and see if all this stops. I took 1 Guaifenex PSE 600/120 about 4 hours ago. My heart is beating so fast I can't even count the beats per minute. I feel so scared. I http://www.medications.com/effect/view/11440 Fri, 07 Oct 2005 19:40:47 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/11199 I have taken guaifenex. No noticable side-effects, but I am a big water drinker. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/11199 Thu, 28 Jul 2005 14:39:30 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9889 I was given an antibiotic and Guaifenex 600, twice a day. It affected my urination pattern. I would have a need to go but in the beginning very little urine would come out followed by more but not near the force as normal. Afterwards, I would always hav http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9889 Tue, 21 Jun 2005 12:26:05 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9233 My experience with this medication was in March 0f 1999. I was rushed to the emergency room by ambulance. My reaction was with my heart. The beat was very irregular and I felt as if it were going to race out of my chest. Once to the hospital, the docto http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9233 Mon, 20 Jun 2005 14:20:26 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9220 I have a terrible strong order in my nostrils that goes up into my head, and it's driving me crazy thought I might have a brain tumor, or something incurable. I'm glad I found this site for now I think it might be the Guaifenex. I also have trouble sleepi http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9220 Wed, 08 Jun 2005 12:01:05 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9118 A lot of people who are experiencing side effects seem to have been prescribed a high dose of this medication. I am usually severely affected by prescribed medication (dry mouth, hallucinations, seizures, rashes etc- the lot!!!); that other people feel fin http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9118 Sat, 04 Jun 2005 03:55:22 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9066 I've got sinusitis (sinus infection) and was prescribed Guaifenex PSE 120 TAB Ethex. Taken twice daily. So far I've had 3 doses, got to take one in a few hours soon. Every time I take it, anywhere within 15 (maybe 30) minutes - a few hours, I get sever http://www.medications.com/effect/view/9066 Fri, 13 May 2005 05:14:41 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/8818 Yikes!!!! I just started taking Guaifenex last night, 1/2 a pill twice a day, and was looking on the Internet about the drug when I saw this website. I don't know whether to continue or not. I was prescribed Guaifenex for severe sinus headaches that I h http://www.medications.com/effect/view/8818 Wed, 27 Apr 2005 08:14:49 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/8748 I have noticed tingling in my fingers. I also wake up during the night every few hours. But it makes me not want to eat and that is great! It has cleared up my congestion and gives me energy. I will take it again the next time I have a sinus infection. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/8748 Tue, 22 Mar 2005 06:20:22 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/8408 I take this medication for allergies... only 1 every couple of days and it works wonderful. I have not had luck with anything else and absolutely NO side effects. Just wanted to put that out there for those who want to try it. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/8408 Thu, 17 Feb 2005 13:25:48 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7846 I have taken this medication on and off many time for the last three years. I have found that if I do not drink enough water, I suffer many of the same side effects mentioned in these postings. I believe it is an excellent medication.... IF IF IF ..... http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7846 Tue, 08 Feb 2005 03:23:12 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7681 My daughter has been sick since October for various ailments. She has asthma (no acute attacks), allergies and asthma. She was hospitalized once for pancreatitis and had strep a week later. She was left with fatigue and, after a while experienced pronou http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7681 Mon, 24 Jan 2005 18:31:28 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7437 I take 1/2 pill once a day. This product works great, but the dose needs to be less, never more than 1/2 pill. (and I am not a small person 220 lb) http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7437 Tue, 18 Jan 2005 06:38:37 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7335 Was prescribed Guaifenex PSE 600/120 for an sinus infection. Took my first pill last night at 9:00pm before bed and let me say I have yet to sleep. It's now 11:45am and I am still not tired. Will never take these again. Help... http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7335 Sun, 19 Dec 2004 17:55:16 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7004 Been on this for two weeks. I have been very fatigued and have also experienced the dry mouth that so many mention. Perhaps the worst side effect for me is the vision change. I am very sensitive to light and everything is very blurry. I stopped taking http://www.medications.com/effect/view/7004 Sun, 05 Dec 2004 14:03:30 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/6828 Hmm... but for me the ethex brand guaifenex perscribed to me has been like speed, i forst got it on a wednesday night took 2, which was recomended by my doctor, and i didnt sleep or eat a full meal until friday night when i didnt take the second dose of me http://www.medications.com/effect/view/6828 Fri, 05 Nov 2004 02:34:02 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/6426 Frl. 05 Nov. 2004 I started taking Guaifenex on Nov. 3, I noticed my heart beating faster, couldn't sleep that night, but was still coughing quite a bit. The next day my congestion was better. I took the 2 pills as stated on the bottle, one at 7am and ag http://www.medications.com/effect/view/6426 Mon, 01 Nov 2004 09:55:16 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/6381 any medicine that I take. cold or allergy that has this chemical in it makes me extremely angry http://www.medications.com/effect/view/6381 Wed, 27 Oct 2004 05:05:52 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/6321 This is merely time released Sudafed. You people on here who have all these crazy problems are ridiculous. If Pseudoephedrine is such a problem to these people, I dread what other simple drugs like aspirin or Maalox must do to you. Anyone with half a bra http://www.medications.com/effect/view/6321 Sat, 25 Sep 2004 02:52:33 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5974 My heart has been beating out of my chest since I started taking this...IT SUCKS. This is dangerous and once I realized this is why I've been vibrating from my own heart beat I stopped taking it immediately http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5974 Thu, 23 Sep 2004 04:52:21 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5955 My doctor prescribed me Guaifenex for a sinus infection along with trimethobenx for upset stomach along with advair ( a powder inhaler) never knew why she prescribed all of this medication just for a sinus infection. I stopped taken the advair an experien http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5955 Thu, 16 Sep 2004 12:36:41 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5899 I took this with a sinus infection and fluid on my ears - second time to take the Guaifenex for the same illness. It said very clearly on the bottle to take with a full glass of water and believe me, if you do not take with a full glass of water, the meds http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5899 Wed, 04 Aug 2004 05:18:44 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5666 I have been taking Guaifenex on and off for a week--wondered why my heart was racing, breathing problems/heavy chest feeling, temperature fluctuates from normal to 97 degrees, have rash on upper arms and chest after getting out in the sun, feel "foggy" hea http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5666 Wed, 28 Jul 2004 15:55:44 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5593 This is the last time I will take this medication combined with P-seudeprine. My doctor prescribed this combined dosasge of medicine to get ride of ear inflammation/congestion but it did not work. Instead it gave me a tinnitus (ringing in the ear) anxiety http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5593 Thu, 10 Jun 2004 07:50:10 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5052 I was just wondering what those of you who stopped taking the medication did, to get rid of your sinus problem? I need an alternative. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/5052 Tue, 18 May 2004 20:02:34 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4775 I took one Guaifenex about 3 hours ago, and it's the last one I will ever take. Breathing is supposed to be something that we don't have to think about, however, I am having to force myself to take breaths. I'm miserable. I'm also very shaky, and nausci http://www.medications.com/effect/view/4775