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A 26-year-old female asked:

can mucinex (guaifenesin) sinus-max cause diarrhea? took 1/4 dose yesterday and 1/2 dose today. i have hypothyroidism and ibs. watery diarrhea today.

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Dr. John Froude answered

Infectious Disease 53 years experience

Yes, rarely.: Guafenesin, the real name for mucinex, (guaifenesin) is more likely to cause drowsiness or dizziness. It does cause nausea and rarely diarrhea.

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