Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Guaifenesin Be Taken For Reactive Airway Disease While Having Nash Cirrhosis?

I have Nash cirrhosis. Was diagnosed on sept 10th Had tips procedure on same day. Meld score is 10. I do not take lactulose because I am in one of the lucky ones and have not had any HE. I do take metformin 1000 mgs per day but my a1c was 4.4 on 10/31/17 so Doctor May take me off in January after follow up visit. Now that you have backstory, I have a horrible cough and have been taking proair and asmanex. I also have reactive airways disease. Can I take guaifenesen to get a better phlegm production going?
Fri, 31 Aug 2018
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,

It may increase the sedative effect of alcohol or increase the renal stones. Also, cirrhosis patients are prone to develop rashes all over the body. Please check it out.

If no rash, no sedation or no hypersensitivity is found, you can take this drug, otherwise no contraindication. Please consult your physician/gastroenterologist, he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Guaifenesin Be Taken For Reactive Airway Disease While Having Nash Cirrhosis?

Hi, It may increase the sedative effect of alcohol or increase the renal stones. Also, cirrhosis patients are prone to develop rashes all over the body. Please check it out. If no rash, no sedation or no hypersensitivity is found, you can take this drug, otherwise no contraindication. Please consult your physician/gastroenterologist, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.