Nelie,

I didn't use Mucinex, so I can't comment on that part of your question. I have been taking Salagen continuously for almost 15 years (including the clinical trial phase where they experimented with different doses), and at the level of 5mg taken 3 times a day I have fairly minor side effects.

One of the side effects most often cited for Salagen is sweating, but I've found that if I take it toward the end of a meal, that seems to minimize the sweating problem. If I miss a dose, I definitely notice a decline in my saliva level. Because of the possible impact of Salagen on vision, I see an ophthalmologist every two years for checkups; however, I still don't need to use glasses very often (and I'm 55 years old).

Cathy