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I forgot to read the label and took about 15ml of mucinex (guaifenesin) fast track i.e. with decongestant and i have hypothyroidism. i take 88mg of synthroid...

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Thyroid not an issue: B"sd appropriately treated hypothyroidism - means normal thyroid status - so cautions with meds are not related.

Answered 2/25/2016

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