A 45-year-old member asked:
can i take mucinex (guaifenesin) and claritin d at the same time?
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Dr. Arthur Torre answered
51 years experience Pediatric Allergy and Asthma
yes: They both do different things. Mucinex (guaifenesin) is an expectorant for helping to loosed mucus. Clariten d is an antihistamine and decongestant for nasal symptoms.
Answered on Aug 18, 2019
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