Guaifenesin Doseage

[Dianne]

I have been taking 400 mg of guaif. in the morning and 1200 in the evening for about 4 months. The pharmacy makes up the capsules when I put in my prescription or renew it. I could tell a big difference in muscle pain the first month, however now my feet, after sitting for awhile, hurt the first few minutes of walking. It's like walking on gravel. I also have a place in the side of my foot in front of the ankle that from time to time starts burning like someone has held a cigarette lighter on the skin. It really hurts. Since I am getting new symptoms, would this indicate that my dosage of guaif. needs to be increased or is it something that will eventuallly go away as my body clears?

[Carolyn]

Hi Dianne, there is all sorts of information about this in the Guai Support Group pages. Here's the link: http://fibromyalgiatreatment.com/newsgroup.htm

The administrators there can give you personal attention (unless you're a patient of Dr. St. Amand then you should ask his office directly).

A couple of points: it's usual for us to split our total daily dose in half, taking the same amount morning and evening. Is there a reason why you take such a small dose in the morning?

Also, foot pain is very, very common among fibromyalgics.

Hope this helps,

Carolyn in SoCal