Duexis and Mucinex drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Duexis (famotidine; ibuprofen) and Mucinex (guaifenesin). Common drug interactions include helicobacter infection among females and back injury among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Duexis and Mucinex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 16 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Duexis?
Duexis has active ingredients of famotidine; ibuprofen. It is often used in arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 1,731 Duexis users. Check the latest studies of Duexis.
What is Mucinex?
Mucinex has active ingredients of guaifenesin. It is often used in cough. eHealthMe is studying from 29,749 Mucinex users. Check the latest studies of Mucinex.
16 people who take Duexis and Mucinex together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Duexis and Mucinex, by gender? *:
female:
- Helicobacter infection (helicobacter pylori (h. pylori) infects stomach)
- Psoriatic arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop)
- Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Abdominal discomfort
- Inflammation
- Joint injury
- Mass
- Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing)
- Weight decreased
male:
- Back injury
- Back pain
- Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
- Eye infection intraocular
- Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
- Rash
- Rash erythematous (redness of the skin)
- Tenderness (pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched)
What are the common drug interactions of Duexis and Mucinex, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
- Psoriatic arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop)
- Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
- Upper respiratory tract infection
40-49:
- Wound dehiscence (a surgical incision reopens either internally or externally)
- Wound infection
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (nervous system disease that attacks nerve cells called neurons in your brain and spinal cord)
- Infection
- Sinus node dysfunction (a group of abnormal heart rhythms)
- Spinal fusion surgery
50-59:
- Abdominal pain upper
- Back pain
- Chronic kidney disease
- Pain in extremity
- Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
60+:
- Sleep apnoea syndrome (a sleep-related disorder in which the effort to breathe is diminished or absent)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 11 people, 68.75%
- Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 4 people, 25.00%
- Drowsiness: 3 people, 18.75%
- Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 2 people, 12.50%
- Nasal Congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels): 1 person, 6.25%
- Limb Discomfort (discomfort in leg): 1 person, 6.25%
- Immunodeficiency: 1 person, 6.25%
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 6.25%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on famotidine; ibuprofen and guaifenesin (the active ingredients of Duexis and Mucinex, respectively), and Duexis and Mucinex (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
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