Mucinex dm and Tinnitus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Tinnitus is reported as a side effect among people who take Mucinex dm (dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Camellia Sinensis, and have Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Tinnitus when taking Mucinex dm. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,899 people who have side effects when taking Mucinex dm from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Mucinex dm?

Mucinex dm has active ingredients of dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin. It is often used in cough. eHealthMe is studying from 3,604 Mucinex dm users. Check the latest studies of Mucinex dm.

What is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears) is found to be associated with 1,668 drugs and 3,060 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tinnitus.



On Jul, 27, 2026

2,899 people reported to have side effects when taking Mucinex dm.
Among them, 12 people (0.41%) have Tinnitus.

Could Mucinex dm cause Tinnitus?

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Mucinex dm when they have Tinnitus? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Tinnitus when taking Mucinex dm? *

  • female: 75 %
  • male: 25 %

What is the age of people who have Tinnitus when taking Mucinex dm? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 12.5 %
  • 30-39: 25.0 %
  • 40-49: 25.0 %
  • 50-59: 25.0 %
  • 60+: 12.5 %

What are other drugs people take besides Mucinex dm? *

  1. Ventolin Hfa: 2 people, 16.67%
  2. Promethazine: 2 people, 16.67%
  3. Magnesium: 2 people, 16.67%
  4. Lisinopril And Hydrochlorothiazide: 2 people, 16.67%
  5. Imbruvica: 2 people, 16.67%
  6. Delsym: 2 people, 16.67%
  7. Colcrys: 2 people, 16.67%
  8. Camellia Sinensis: 2 people, 16.67%
  9. Wellbutrin: 1 person, 8.33%
  10. Spiriva: 1 person, 8.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Tinnitus? *

  1. Dizziness: 5 people, 41.67%
  2. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 25.00%
  3. Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 25.00%
  4. Feeling Abnormal: 3 people, 25.00%
  5. Ear Haemorrhage (bleeding from ear): 2 people, 16.67%
  6. Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 16.67%
  7. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2 people, 16.67%
  8. Ear Infection Fungal: 2 people, 16.67%
  9. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 2 people, 16.67%
  10. Hangover: 2 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 16.67%
  2. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 2 people, 16.67%
  3. Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 1 person, 8.33%
  4. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-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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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin (the active ingredients of Mucinex dm) and Mucinex dm (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?

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