Does Guaifenesin Interact With Propafenone And Atenolol?

Posted on Sat, 28 Jan 2017

Question: I have AFIB & being treated with propafenone & atenolol.. have bronchitis symptoms started mucinex (extended release) twice a day, not DM but straight guaufanesin, & have been thrown into AFIB Not long after taking my last mucinex 12 hours ago & still in AFIB... could Mucinex be an issue..I have been taking Mucinex for 5 days & this is 2nd AFIB attack?

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please see the following discussion.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome and thanks for your query.
There is no interaction between Propafenone , atenolol and guaifenesin.
Atrial fibrillation may be precipitated from a respiratory infection in those prone to the same.
Do get back to me with further queries

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