Help, getting sick and no call back from centre.

TanyaLH
on 12/20/13 7:02 am - London, Canada
RNY on 05/31/13

I am getting sick, sore throat, fever, cough, aches.

I called my center to see what I can take over the counter and they never called back.

Can I take Tylenol Cold Day/Night?

 

TIA

Tanya

 

        

  

  

        

    

shoshanaApr2013
on 12/20/13 7:19 am
I don't know what you can or can't take from a medication standpoint, but I'd suggest that you be extra vigilant about staying hydrated.
I hope you feel better soon!

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Katie M.
on 12/20/13 7:50 am - Georgetown, Canada
RNY on 10/18/13

Best bet is to go to the pharmacist and tell him/her you're not allowed to have NSAIDS, but you need to take something that will help. I was told by my pharmacist that Buckley's Cold & Cough tablets were fine, that's what I've always used pre-op and find they work well for me. But double check with your pharmacist! I want to say Tylenol Cold should be fine, but sometimes there are hidden NSAIDS in meds we think are ok. Just double check with the pharmacist.

I hope you feel better soon! Nothing worse than a cold at this time of year :(

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(deactivated member)
on 12/20/13 7:55 am - Bumfuknowhere, Canada

Tylenol products are fine as they have no Nsaids in them.  Just ask a pharmacist instead of your centre.  Your only restriction is no Nsaids and nothing time-released, otherwise anything is safe to use.

TanyaLH
on 12/20/13 8:04 am - London, Canada
RNY on 05/31/13

Thanks everyone. Really appreciate it! Off to take a Tylenol Cold night time and off to bed.

 

        

  

  

        

    

Diminishing Dawn
on 12/20/13 10:04 am - Windsor, Canada

Tylenol products are acetaminophen based and just fine.  Just avoid time release formulas. 

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TanyaLH
on 12/20/13 10:11 am - London, Canada
RNY on 05/31/13

Thanks Dawn!

 

        

  

  

        

    

Monica M.
on 12/20/13 10:44 am - Penetanguishene, Canada

check with your pharmacist, tell them no NSAIDS. you can take tylenol products.

        
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