From: john schweinfurth
To: VOCALIST <vocalist>
Subject: Re: Guaifenesin pill v. liquid
Send reply to: VOCALIST <vocalist>

On Tue, 4 Jan 2000 09:54:16 -0600, VOCALIST wrote:

> Since the topic of pill v. liquid came up--I have done both. Although it
> doesn't make any logical sense to me, it seems that the pill form
> dehydrates me more that the liquid--given the same dosage amount (600 mg
> twice a day, as needed). I don't know why it would, though. Is this my
> imagination, or has anyone else experienced this?
>
> Thanks-
> Sandra

It's hard to take enough liquid to get the same dose that's in the pill.
Plus there's some water in the liquid (duh) so it takes less of your body's
water to get into solution. The chemical attracts water into the mucous, as
I mentioned, so you have to drink alot of water to supply it's 'thirst'.


John M. Schweinfurth, MD
Laryngology and Professional Voice Care
Assistant Professor
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
(615) 322-6180





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