Guaifenesin and Abnormal dreams - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Abnormal dreams is reported as a side effect among people who take Guaifenesin (guaifenesin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Revlimid, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Abnormal dreams when taking Guaifenesin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11,942 people who have side effects when taking Guaifenesin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Guaifenesin?

Guaifenesin has active ingredients of guaifenesin. It is often used in cough. eHealthMe is studying from 12,106 Guaifenesin users. Check the latest studies of Guaifenesin.

What is Abnormal dreams?

Abnormal dreams is found to be associated with 1,095 drugs and 1,258 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Abnormal dreams.

On Jul, 20, 2026

11,942 people reported to have side effects when taking Guaifenesin.
Among them, 25 people (0.21%) have Abnormal dreams.

Could Guaifenesin cause Abnormal dreams?

Among these 25 people:

How long have people been on Guaifenesin when they have Abnormal dreams? *

What is the gender of people who have Abnormal dreams when taking Guaifenesin? *

female: 64 %
male: 36 %

What is the age of people who have Abnormal dreams when taking Guaifenesin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Guaifenesin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Abnormal dreams? *

Nausea And Vomiting: 8 people, 32.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 7 people, 28.00%
Dizziness: 7 people, 28.00%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 6 people, 24.00%
Constipation: 5 people, 20.00%
Feeling Abnormal: 5 people, 20.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 20.00%
Depression: 5 people, 20.00%
Confusional State: 5 people, 20.00%
Nervousness: 4 people, 16.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 6 people, 24.00%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 6 people, 24.00%
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a group of conditions that occur when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged): 4 people, 16.00%
Constipation: 3 people, 12.00%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 3 people, 12.00%
Enlarged Prostate: 3 people, 12.00%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 12.00%
Joint Swelling: 3 people, 12.00%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 3 people, 12.00%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 2 people, 8.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

T.Audi Yanto, I.Huang, F.Nathania Kosasih, NP Hardjo Lugito, "Nightmare and Abnormal Dreams: Rare Side Effects of Metformin?", Case Reports in Endocrinology, 2018 Jan .
T.Audi Yanto, I.Huang, F.Nathania Kosasih, NP Hardjo Lugito, "Nightmare and Abnormal Dreams: Rare Side Effects of Metformin?", Case Reports in Endocrinology, 2018 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on guaifenesin (the active ingredients of Guaifenesin) and Guaifenesin (the brand name). 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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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