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Is it good idea for smokers to take mucinex-d everyday? it makes u cough up more phlegm so wouldnt it make u cough up more tar and other junk as well?

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Hi John,BP check: Hi John, please check with your primary doctor to see if you can take Mucinex (guaifenesin) D for more than a few days as the D ingredient can raise your BP. It's safer to take the plain Mucinex (guaifenesin) (without D). Kind regards.

Answered 3/10/2015

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A member asked:

Is it good idea for smokers to take mucinex-d everyday? it makes u cough up more phlegm so wouldnt it make u cough up more tar and other junk as well?

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