To Patti-my doctor is trying this new med..has anyone heard of it??

January 2, 2008

Oh OK - then it's a brand of guafenesin that's available by prescription.

This is often cheaper than buying the Mucinex OTC. Patti - Is he trying it

for your FM or for chronic sinus/bronchitis type symptoms?

Jeanne in WI

>I kept looking, and then I found this, it doesn't sound anything like what

>I read on the other site:

>

> Theramine Oral

> IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not

> substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist

> or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate

> that use of the drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you. Consult

> your healthcare professional before using this drug.

>

> Generic Name: GUAIFENESIN W/PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE - ORAL

> Pronounced: (gweye-FEN-eh-sin/FEN-ill-pro-puh-NOLL-uh-meen)

>

> Theramine Oral Uses

> Uses and How to Use

> Precautions and Side Effects

> Dosage and Storage

> Guaifenesin helps to loosen mucus. Phenylpropanolamine is a decongestant.

> This combination medication is used to relieve nasal congestion and

> symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis

> and other respiratory illnesses

>

> Peace and Love

> Caroline

January 2, 2008

He has given it to me for pain purposes. When I asked the pharmacy they told me

some doctors have been prescribing it to fibromyalgia patients these days. The

insert specifically states it can be used for that purpose. I am to use it twice

a day...I just haven't begun taking it because I didn't know much about it.

Since I get my meds from this doctor through the mail, I was surprised when this

Theramine was added along with my others. He had not told me he was going to try

me on it. I did call his office and was told that they are trying this with some

of their more chronic patients to see if it works along with the other meds to

help control pain. So I guess I will give it a try. Thanks for your help.

Patti

Dave and Jeanne wrote:

Oh OK - then it's a brand of guafenesin that's available by

prescription.