I am having flu-like symptoms. I have made this Mucinex DM Review to let you know my experience with this over-the-counter cough suppressant and expectorant. My variety is actually the Maximum Strength Mucinex Fast-Max DM Max. Basically, I bought the bottle with the most exciting label to hopefully help with my symptoms. I have been coughing a lot and hacking up chunks of what feel like bits of my lungs. I decided to get the mucinex dm instead of the mucinex d because of the replacement of guaifenesin, a nasal decongestant, with dextromethorphan which is a cough suppressant.

If you came here wondering if you can get high off of mucinex, you have far bigger worries than the common cough and cold. Seek help. As documented in the video, I’m also taking ibuprofen for pain relief in conjunction with my Mucinex. There are no documented negative interactions with the two, but that doesn’t mean none exist so make sure you consult your doctor.

How does mucinex work?
The answer is simple. The differing ingredients in the D and DM versions of Mucinex may decide on which one you take. The active ingredients do the following:
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth. Guaifenesin is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.
Pseudoephedrine (PSE), a sympathomimetic drug, commonly used in nasal decongestants, is currently banned in sports by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), as its stimulant activity is claimed to enhance performance.
Dextromethorphan is used to temporarily relieve cough caused by the common cold, the flu, or other conditions. Dextromethorphan will relieve a cough but will not treat the cause of the cough or speed recovery. Dextromethorphan is in a class of medications called antitussives.