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A 81-year-old male asked:

Can i take mucinex (guaifenesin) when i have a thyroid condition and am on synthroid? i have mucus and congestion in my throat.

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Internal Medicine 39 years experience

Yes : This is a safe combination.

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Dr. David Geffneranswered

Endocrinology 56 years experience

You can: As long as you are not on too much thyroid hormone.

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