Mucinex and Ziac drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Mucinex (guaifenesin) and Ziac (bisoprolol fumarate; hydrochlorothiazide). Common drug interactions include acute respiratory failure among females and chronic kidney disease among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Mucinex and Ziac. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 18 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Ziac?

Ziac has active ingredients of bisoprolol fumarate; hydrochlorothiazide. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 4,451 Ziac users. Check the latest studies of Ziac.



On Jul, 27, 2026

18 people who take Mucinex and Ziac together, and have interactions are studied.

Mucinex and Ziac drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Mucinex and Ziac, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Acute respiratory failure
  2. Chills (felling of cold)
  3. Hypoxia (low oxygen in tissues)
  4. Asthenia (weakness)
  5. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
  6. Chronic kidney disease
  7. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  8. Headache (pain in head)
  9. Heart rate increased
  10. Laceration (tearing of soft body tissue)

male:

  1. Chronic kidney disease
  2. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  3. Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)
  4. Chronic sinusitis (long lasting inflammation of the paranasal sinuses)
  5. Coronary artery occlusion (complete obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery)
  6. Embolic stroke (stroke due to obstruction due to an embolus)
  7. Gait disturbance
  8. Headache (pain in head)
  9. Heart rate irregular
  10. Hyperacusis (disorder in loudness perception)

What are the common drug interactions of Mucinex and Ziac, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Carpal tunnel syndrome (nerve compression at wrist results numbness weakness, pain , swelling)
  2. Coronary artery occlusion (complete obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery)
  3. Gait disturbance
  4. Headache (pain in head)
  5. Heart rate irregular
  6. Hyperacusis (disorder in loudness perception)
  7. Photophobia (extreme sensitivity to light)

50-59:

  1. Chronic kidney disease
  2. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  3. Anxiety
  4. Emotional distress
  5. Multiple injuries
  6. Pain
  7. Acute respiratory failure
  8. Hypoxia (low oxygen in tissues)

60+:

  1. Abdominal discomfort
  2. Arterial stenosis (abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart)
  3. Osteomyelitis (infection of bone)
  4. Pyrexia (fever)
  5. Rash
  6. Retinal artery occlusion (blockage of retinal artery)
  7. Sedation
  8. Syncope (loss of consciousness with an inability to maintain postural tone)
  9. Vision blurred
  10. Vomiting

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 27.78%
  2. Pain: 5 people, 27.78%
  3. High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 22.22%
  4. Hiv Infection: 3 people, 16.67%
  5. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 16.67%
  6. Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 3 people, 16.67%
  7. Hypokalemia (low potassium): 3 people, 16.67%
  8. Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 3 people, 16.67%
  9. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 16.67%
  10. Diabetes: 3 people, 16.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on guaifenesin and bisoprolol fumarate; hydrochlorothiazide (the active ingredients of Mucinex and Ziac, respectively), and Mucinex and Ziac (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.

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