Mucinex Accidental Overdose Side Effect Reports
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The following Mucinex Accidental Overdose side effect reports were submitted by healthcare professionals and consumers. This information will help you understand how side effects, such as Accidental Overdose, can occur, and what you can do about them. A side effect could appear soon after you start Mucinex or it might take time to develop. |
| Dysarthria, Accidental Overdose, Somnolence, Confusional State |
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This Accidental Overdose side effect was reported by a consumer or non-health professional from US. A 79-year-old female patient (weight:NA) experienced the following symptoms/conditions: NA. The patient was prescribed Mucinex Dm Maximum Strength (dosage: NA), which was started on Oct 19, 2013. Concurrently used drugs:
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| Blood Pressure Increased, Dizziness, Accidental Overdose |
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This Accidental Overdose Mucinex Dm Maximum Strength side effect was reported by a consumer or non-health professional from US on Apr 17, 2013. A Female , 51 years of age, was treated with Mucinex Dm Maximum Strength. The patient presented the following health conditions:
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| Loss Of Consciousness, Nausea, Accidental Overdose |
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This is a Mucinex Fast Max Adult Congestion + Cough side effect report of a 68-year-old patient (weight:NA) from US, suffering from the following symptoms/conditions: cough, who was treated with Mucinex Fast Max Adult Congestion + Cough (dosage:Patient Took 2 Capfuls Of The Liquid, start time: NS), combined with: NA., and developed a serious reaction and a Accidental Overdose side effect. The patient presented with:
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| Feeling Abnormal, Hallucination, Accidental Overdose |
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A 48-year-old female patient (weight: NA) from US with the following symptoms: NA started Mucinex D treatment (dosage: Took 11 Tablets At Once) on Jan 09, 2013. Soon after starting Mucinex D treatment, the consumer experienced several side effects, including:
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| Memory Impairment, Cough, Accidental Overdose |
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A female patient from US was prescribed and started Mucinex Dm on Jan 28, 2013. Patient felt the following Mucinex side effects: memory impairment, cough, accidental overdose Additional patient health information: Female , 64 years of age, The consumer reported the following symptoms: . Mucinex Dm dosage: Patient Took 11 Tablets Of The Product. Concurrently used drugs: NA. |
| Swelling Face, Oedema Peripheral, Throat Tightness, Accidental Overdose |
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This report suggests a potential Mucinex Accidental Overdose side effect(s) that can have serious consequences. A 62-year-old female patient from UNITED STATES (weight:NA) was diagnosed with the following health condition(s): NA and used Mucinex (dosage: Ended Up Taking 3 Possibly 4 Tablets On Thurday 19-apr-2012 Within 12 Hours.) starting Mar 01, 2012. Soon after starting Mucinex the patient began experiencing various side effects, including:
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| Dysarthria, Accidental Overdose, Nausea, Confusional State, Intentional Self-injury, Sleep Disorder, Dizziness |
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An adverse event was reported by a consumer or non-health professional on Dec 02, 2011 by a Female taking Mucinex Dm (dosage: Took 14 To 21 Tablets In One Dose) . Location: UNITED STATES , 23 years of age, patient began experiencing various side effects, including: Directly after treatment started, patient experienced the unwanted or unexpected Mucinex side effects: dysarthria, accidental overdose, nausea, confusional state, intentional self-injury, sleep disorder, dizziness. Additional medications/treatments: The patient was hospitalized. |
| Anger, Speech Disorder, Tremor, Insomnia, Mood Swings, Psychomotor Hyperactivity, Accidental Overdose, Confusional State |
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This Accidental Overdose problem was reported by a consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES. A 75-year-old patient (weight: NA) was diagnosed with the following medical condition(s): respiratory tract congestion,blood pressure.On Nov 23, 2011 a consumer started treatment with Mucinex Dm (dosage: Took 24 Tablets In 5 To 6 Days). The following drugs/medications were being taken at the same time:
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| Tremor, Insomnia, Anger, Mood Swings, Accidental Overdose, Psychomotor Hyperactivity, Confusional State, Speech Disorder |
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This is a Mucinex Dm side effect report of a 75-year-old patient (weight: NA) from UNITED STATES. The patient developed the following symptoms/conditions: NA and was treated with Mucinex Dm (dosage: Took 24 Tablets In 5 To 6 Days) starting Nov 23, 2011. Concurrently used drugs: NA. Soon after that, the consumer experienced the following of symptoms:
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| Accidental Overdose, Sleep Disorder, Intentional Self-injury, Nausea |
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This Accidental Overdose side effect was reported by a consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 30, 2011. A female patient from UNITED STATES , 23 years of age, was treated with Mucinex Dm. Directly after treatment started, patient experienced the unwanted or unexpected Mucinex side effects: accidental overdose, sleep disorder, intentional self-injury, nausea. Mucinex Dm dosage: Took 14 To 21 Tablets In One Dose. These side effects may potentially be related to Mucinex Dm. |
| Accidental Overdose, Hypertension, Headache |
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This Accidental Overdose side effect was reported by a consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES. A 47-year-old female patient (weight:NA) experienced the following symptoms/conditions: NA. The patient was prescribed Mucinex Dm (dosage: NA), which was started on NS. Concurrently used drugs:
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| Vomiting, Disorientation, Nausea, Accidental Overdose, Hypotension, Cold Sweat, Loss Of Consciousness, Dehydration, Diarrhoea |
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This Accidental Overdose Mucinex Dm side effect was reported by a consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 27, 2011. A Female , 25 years of age, was treated with Mucinex Dm. The patient presented the following health conditions:
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| Accidental Overdose, Disorientation, Loss Of Consciousness, Abdominal Pain Upper, Hypotension, Diarrhoea, Dehydration, Nausea |
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This is a Mucinex Dm side effect report of a 25-year-old female patient (weight:NA) from UNITED STATES, suffering from the following symptoms/conditions: NA, who was treated with Mucinex Dm (dosage:NA, start time: Oct 15, 2011), combined with: NA., and developed a serious reaction and a Accidental Overdose side effect. The patient presented with:
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| Accidental Overdose, Hypertension, Headache |
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A 47-year-old female patient (weight: NA) from UNITED STATES with the following symptoms: NA started Mucinex Dm treatment (dosage: NA) on NS. Soon after starting Mucinex Dm treatment, the consumer experienced several side effects, including:
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| Convulsion, Diarrhoea, Hyperhidrosis, Accidental Overdose, Hypertension, Vomiting |
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A female patient from UNITED STATES was prescribed and started Mucinex on Jul 19, 2011. After Mucinex was administered, patient encountered several Mucinex side effects: convulsion, diarrhoea, hyperhidrosis, accidental overdose, hypertension, vomiting Additional patient health information: Female , 77 years of age, The consumer reported the following symptoms: . Mucinex dosage: NA. Concurrently used drugs:
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| Accidental Overdose, Depressed Level Of Consciousness, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Loss Of Consciousness, Nausea |
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This report suggests a potential Mucinex Accidental Overdose side effect(s) that can have serious consequences. A 60-year-old female patient from UNITED STATES (weight:NA) was diagnosed with the following health condition(s): NA and used Mucinex (dosage: Took Mcuinex For 7 Days) starting May 20, 2010. Soon after starting Mucinex the patient began experiencing various side effects, including:
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| Abnormal Dreams, Accidental Overdose, Dizziness, Fatigue, Hallucination, Visual |
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An adverse event was reported by a consumer or non-health professional on May 18, 2010 by a Female taking Mucinex Dm (dosage: Took Two Tablets In One Dose Instead Of One.) . Location: UNITED STATES , 34 years of age, patient began experiencing various side effects, including: Patient felt the following Mucinex side effects: abnormal dreams, accidental overdose, dizziness, fatigue, hallucination, visual. Additional medications/treatments: |
| Abnormal Dreams, Accidental Overdose, Fatigue, Hallucination, Visual |
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This Accidental Overdose problem was reported by a consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES. A 34-year-old female patient (weight: NA) was diagnosed with the following medical condition(s): NA.On Apr 29, 2010 a consumer started treatment with Mucinex Dm (dosage: Took Two Tablets In One Dose Instead Of One.). The following drugs/medications were being taken at the same time: NA. When commencing Mucinex Dm, the patient experienced the following unwanted symptoms /side effects:
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| Accidental Overdose, Blood Pressure Increased, Epistaxis |
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This is a Mucinex side effect report of a 70-year-old female patient (weight: NA) from UNITED STATES. The patient developed the following symptoms/conditions: NA and was treated with Mucinex (dosage: Took 4 Teaspoons Of Product At Once) starting Apr 02, 2010. Concurrently used drugs: NA. Soon after that, the consumer experienced the following of symptoms:
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| Accidental Overdose, Blood Pressure Increased, Dizziness, Erythema, Hypoaesthesia, Hypoaesthesia Oral, Palpitations, Paraesthesia |
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This Accidental Overdose side effect was reported by a consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 17, 2010. A female patient from UNITED STATES , 46 years of age, was treated with Mucinex Dm. Patient felt the following Mucinex side effects: accidental overdose, blood pressure increased, dizziness, erythema, hypoaesthesia, hypoaesthesia oral, palpitations, paraesthesia. Mucinex Dm dosage: NA. Multiple prescriptions taken:
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Mucinex Accidental Overdose Causes and Reviews
What are opioids?
Opioids, sometimes called narcotics, are a type of drug. They include strong prescription pain relievers, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and tramadol. The illegal drug heroin is also an opioid.
A health care provider may give you a prescription opioid to reduce pain after you have had a major injury or surgery. You may get them if you have severe pain from health conditions like cancer. Some health care providers prescribe them for chronic pain.
Prescription opioids used for pain relief are generally safe when taken for a short time and as prescribed by your health care provider. However, people who take opioids are at risk for opioid dependence and addiction, as well as an overdose. These risks increase when opioids are misused. Misuse means you are not taking the medicines according to your provider's instructions, you are using them to get high, or you are taking someone else's opioids.
What is an opioid overdose ?Opioids affect the part of the brain that regulates breathing. When people take high doses of opioids, it can lead to an overdose, with the slowing or stopping of breathing and sometimes death.
What causes an opioid overdose ?An opioid overdose can happen for a variety of reasons, including if you
- Take an opioid to get high
- Take an extra dose of a prescription opioid or take it too often (either accidentally or on purpose)
- Mix an opioid with other medicines, illegal drugs, or alcohol. An overdose can be fatal when mixing an opioid and certain anxiety treatment medicines, such as Xanax or Valium.
- Take an opioid medicine that was prescribed for someone else. Children are especially at risk of an accidental overdose if they take medicine not intended for them.
There is also a risk of overdose if you are getting medication-assisted treatment (MAT). MAT is a treatment for opioid abuse and addiction. Many of the medicines used for MAT are controlled substances that can be misused.
Who is at risk for an opioid overdose ?Anyone who takes an opioid can be at risk of an overdose, but you are at higher risk if you
- Take illegal opioids
- Take more opioid medicine than you are prescribed
- Combine opioids with other medicines and/or alcohol
- Have certain medical conditions, such as sleep apnea, or reduced kidney or liver function
- Are over 65 years old
The signs of an opioid overdose include
- The person's face is extremely pale and/or feels clammy to the touch
- Their body goes limp
- Their fingernails or lips have a purple or blue color
- They start vomiting or making gurgling noises
- They cannot be awakened or are unable to speak
- Their breathing or heartbeat slows or stops
If you think someone is having an opioid overdose,
- Call 9-1-1 immediately
- Administer naloxone, if it is available. Naloxone is a safe medication that can quickly stop an opioid overdose. It can be injected into the muscle or sprayed into the nose to rapidly block the effects of the opioid on the body.
- Try to keep the person awake and breathing
- Lay the person on their side to prevent choking
- Stay with the person until emergency workers arrive
There are steps you can take to help prevent an overdose:
- Take your medicine exactly as prescribed by your health care provider. Do not take more medicine at once or take medicine more often than you are supposed to.
- Never mix pain medicines with alcohol, sleeping pills, or illegal substances
- Store medicine safely where children or pets can't reach it. Consider using a medicine lockbox. Besides keeping children safe, it also prevents someone who lives with you or visits your house from stealing your medicines.
- Dispose of unused medicine promptly
If you take an opioid, it is also important to teach your family and friends how to respond to an overdose. If you are at high risk for an overdose, ask your health care provider about whether you need a prescription for naloxone.
Mucinex Accidental Overdose Reviews
| Tue, 28 Feb 2012 |
I bought Mucinex 12 hour expectorant with 600mg of guaniffesein. I thought this was suppose to thin out the mucus and help expel the phlegm. Instead I experienced a terrific headache, sinus pressure in my ears , and it dried up all my mucus (like using an antihistamine) that I never had any productive cough or expelling of phlegm! I also drank herbal teas with lemon and honey and homemade vegetable soup during the day and sipped on tea all day long. I was so dried up and headachy that I had to use steam from a boiling pot to help open and moisten sinus airways. After a while I decided to eat a lot of real food to help absorb the potency of this formula. NEVER NEVER take this! I returned it to Walgreen's and got my money back. Instead of helping my cold, Mucinex made my whole day un bearable! |
| Sat, 17 Mar 2012 |
Do not take Mucinex if you are allergic to sulfa drugs. My son is highly allergic to sulfa and has had several reactions while taking Mucinex over the last 6 months. We just found out that it was the Mucinex and not any other exposure that was causing his hives/rash/itching/swelling/etc. This last reaction was worse than any other reaction he has had. After the Mucinex was out of his system he began to get better. Now we are warning all our friends and family - Dont take this if you have a sulfa allergy! |
| Tue, 06 Mar 2012 |
Had a very bad cold with an unrelenting cough. Took Mucinex DM on pharmacists recommendation. First night was great, slept didn't cough as much. continued with medication. |
| Sat, 27 Oct 2012 |
I have fibromylgia cannot see any reason to take musinex for it. |
| Fri, 27 Apr 2012 |
Mucinex is good but I agree, I used it and got some diziness and fatigue. |
| Wed, 01 Feb 2012 |
my urine was also a sickening sweet smell after taking musinex. i had horrible nausea when i took it then the next day the urine smell. |
| Mon, 16 Apr 2012 |
great stuff |
| Thu, 29 Mar 2012 |
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My lungs are failing and I believe its from 3 doses of Muscinex dm. I had Bronchitis and took Muscinex on advice from my Dr. A week before that I had quit smoking, so now that's all anyone pays attention to, but while I smoked I NEVER had any lung problems. I quit because I got tired of the smell around me, not because of any physical problems. I have never had any excess mucus, in fact I have never coughed. |
| Fri, 25 Jan 2013 |
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Thanks everyone for your input! I had sinus infection and was put on antibiotics and Mucinex DM. Had blurry vision and was very dizzy. Thought it was the antibiotics. PCP changed me to a different antibiotics not realizing it was the Mucinex. My last dose of Mucinex was Sunday and my eyes are still dilated.....blurry vision. Mucinex made me so dizzy, I couldn't stand up. I weigh 98 lbs and so the side effects are lasting a lot longer. So glad I found all your comments.....this helps! |
| Thu, 29 Mar 2012 |
My husband was taking Mucinex routinely for COPD to thin the heavy mucus, but after about 3 weeks, he began having serious mucusy coughing fits, then had emotional bouts. After reading this site, I had him stop and the problems cleared in about 15 hours. |
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