A 25-year-old female asked:
Is it safe to take mucinex (guaifenesin) dm during pregnancy? i know it is a category-c a simple yes or no answer would be great
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
Mucinex (guaifenesin) in pregnancy: Yes. In a limited and for a short term.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Dr. Ronan Monsefanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Category C: Means there is no simple yes or no answer. Risks and benefits need to be weighed. Speak to your doctor.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated May 3, 2016
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