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Is guaifenesin a decongestant?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not necessarily: No, not per se. 'decongestant' usually refers to medications like sudafed, afrin, etc. That open up your airways. Mucinex (guaifenesin) works by loosening up the mucous so you can hack/snort/cough it out. It is safe to use if you have high blood pressure, whereas the others can raise your blood pressure.
Answered 4/25/2021
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No.: Guaifenesin is thought to act as an expectorant by increasing the volume and reducing the viscosity of secretions in the trachea and bronchi.
Answered 6/20/2021
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