What drugs work for you when you have a cold? (No NSAIDS)

Dcgirl
on 10/5/14 9:35 pm - DC

RNY on 12/16/13

Good morning all! After an action-packed and active weekend, I can hardly swallow because my throat hurts so bad. Normally I would take Aleve Cold and sinus for a few days and go on with life. This is the first cold I have had since RNY so I'm curious, what works for you? Sudafed? Tylenol Cold and Sinus? A concoction of witch hair and unicorn hoof? All comments welcome! I'm feeling terrible and have to fly to Vegas tomorrow so I need to get better (or at least mask the symptoms lol)!

carimiller9173
on 10/6/14 12:35 am - Wilmington, DE

I found sudafed works well.

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Racewalker48
on 10/6/14 1:41 am

RNY on 02/17/14

I use individual products to treat my symptoms versus the multi-symptom products as they often have stuff in them that I don't need. So, if I am congested, I use saline and a decongestant nasal spray like Afrin. For a headache, acetaminiphen (Tylenol). For a sore throat, I use something like chloraseptic spray or lozenges. Some have an anesthetic in them for the sore throat. Tylenol cold and sinus is okay, but please check the ingredients in the label to make sure that everything in it is what you need. Some of these products have antihistamines in them, which can make you drousy.

Dcgirl
on 10/6/14 1:53 am - DC

RNY on 12/16/13

Thanks, Racewalker! It's just a super sore throat so I may look into lozenges and spray. I am flying most of the day tomorrow so I don't even mind being drowsy :)

Racewalker48
on 10/6/14 2:03 am

RNY on 02/17/14

My pleasure!

Gwen M.
on 10/6/14 2:35 am

VSG on 03/13/14

I've always had good luck with Dayquil/Nyquil. I get the real Sudafed if my congestion is bad.

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Dcgirl
on 10/6/14 3:56 am - DC

RNY on 12/16/13

Good point, GwenMo. I have those little red pills. It's so bizarre - I am not congested or anything. I just feel like I am swallowing knives :)

life_mirrors_art
on 10/6/14 6:15 am - Canada

When I get that 'swallowing knives' feeling, it usually forecasts a headcold with a bad cough. Maybe pick up some cough drops to carry on the plane in case the coughing part starts mid-flight. Good luck, and feel better soon.

RNY on June 23, 2014 - HW: 280, SW: 230, CW: 166, GW: 140

Dcgirl
on 10/6/14 7:01 am - DC

RNY on 12/16/13

Thank you! Good point - I am popping out to CVS now. It's only a block away which is sooooo convenient. Well, not for my wallet lol.

basilmk
on 10/6/14 2:16 pm - FL

RNY on 01/07/14

I had a really bad cold/sore throat right after my surgery. My surgeon recommended pharmacy strength Sudafed. It worked quickly and I was soon much less miserable.

Good luck!