Benadryl vs. Mucinex dm: side effect and effectiveness comparison - a phase IV clinical study
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Benadryl and Mucinex dm. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 179,207 people who take Benadryl and Mucinex dm, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.
Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 600+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.
179,207 people who take Benadryl and Mucinex dm are studied.
What is Benadryl?
Benadryl has active ingredients of diphenhydramine hydrochloride. It is often used in allergies. eHealthMe is studying from 89,749 Benadryl users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.
What is Mucinex dm?
Mucinex dm has active ingredients of dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin. It is often used in cough. eHealthMe is studying from 2,842 Mucinex dm users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.
Number of reports submitted per year:
Drugs being compared in this study:
- Benadryl (diphenhydramine hydrochloride)
- Mucinex Dm (dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Benadryl:
- not at all: 3.13 %
- somewhat: 22.37 %
- moderate: 37.0 %
- high: 27.17 %
- very high: 10.33 %
Mucinex Dm:
- not at all: 4.7 %
- somewhat: 31.54 %
- moderate: 40.94 %
- high: 18.46 %
- very high: 4.36 %
Want to compare Benadryl with Mucinex dm?
Personalize this study to your gender and age (0-99+).How to use the study?
You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Benadryl (85,187 reports)
- Mucinex dm (2,157 reports)
Common Benadryl side effects:
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9,980 reports
- Rashes (redness): 8,673 reports
- Headache (pain in head): 7,794 reports
- Breathing difficulty: 7,195 reports
- Pain: 6,908 reports
- Itching: 6,738 reports
Browse all side effects of Benadryl:
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 zCommon Mucinex dm side effects:
- Drug ineffective: 249 reports
- Dizziness: 203 reports
- Diarrhea: 194 reports
- Breathing difficulty: 129 reports
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 113 reports
Browse all side effects of Mucinex dm:
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 is based on diphenhydramine hydrochloride and dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin (the active ingredients of Benadryl and Mucinex dm, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI 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 600+ 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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