Question:
What can you take for a cold
Can you take Alka Seltzer cold medicine? I just caught a cold and took some last night-- I needed relief- I did wait until all the bubbles were gone so it wouldn't fizz in my pouch. Is this okay? rny 3/27/03 — Monique W. (posted on July 25, 2003)
July 25, 2003
Tylenol Cold always works pretty well for me.
— Cathy S.
July 25, 2003
You probably shouldn't take Alka Seltzer, because I think it contains
aspirin and that will damage your pouch. My surgeon cleared me for Tylenol
products only. I've used the Cold and Flu medicine and it helped me alot
when I had a cold. Also used the liquid cough syrup and was fine. Good
luck and hope you feel better! Denise 316/153
— lily1968
July 25, 2003
I have used Diabetic Tussen (because of the sugar in cough syrup). I have
had bronchitis for nearly a month or more and my surgeon said no
antibotics.
— Delores S.
July 25, 2003
I haven't used ANY of the over the counter cold preps for years, even
pre-op. Most of them with antihistimines are not the best thing for you.
In me, they caused heart palpitations, and also, they have a tendency to
raise blood pressure. My PCP always told me to call him if I needed
anything for cold symptoms and he'd prescribe. Iusually just rode it out
w/o anything. Good luck!
— Fixnmyself
July 27, 2003
I believe that Alka-Seltzer has aspirin in it and RNY'ers aren't supposed
to have that. If you've had RNY, the basic rule of thumb (at least for BTC
patients) is that you can have any over-the-counter (OTC) medication that
is not a capsule, not larger than a plain M&M, and does not contain
aspirin or NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). The easiest
thing to do is to take any OTC medication that you might like to take up to
the pharmacist and simply ask, "Does this have aspirin or any other
N-SAID in it". Of course, you could always check with your surgeon.
If you have something on hand at home, just call a local pharmacy and ask
the same question. Good luck!
— Lynette B.
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