Guaifenesin is a medication that helps your lungs expel excess mucous through coughing. According to drugs.com, guaifenesin is typically prescribed for allergies and colds. However, chronicfatiguerelapse.com reports that guaifensin is sometimes used to treat fibromyalgia. Guafensin benefits fibromyalgia sufferers by helping kidneys get rid of excess calcium and phosphates.

On the Other: Lengthy Process

Although guaifensin may be recommended to some people for the treatment of fibromyalgia, it does not cure the disease. Also, treatment is lengthy, taking two months for every year during which you have had fibromyalgia, explains chronicfatiguerelapse.com. For example, if you have had fibromyalgia for three years, then guaifensin treatment can take six months to go into effect. In addition, chronicfatiguerelapse.com reports that guaifensin can actually worsen fibromyalgia pain before it provides relief.

Bottom Line

According to chronicfatiguerelapse.com, guaifensin is a lengthy treatment for fibromyalgia but can actually help relieve your pain. During treatment, your dose of guaifensin will initially be large, then decrease over time as it takes effect. Chronicfatiguerelapse.com warns that you should not use products that contain salicylates while using guaifensen.

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Fibromyalgia Resource Information

Fibromyalgia and Guaifenesin Treatment

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