Which Cold Meds can we take?

[Ladybandito 516]

I'm over a year out, and have not been sick in any way til now. Sore throat, fever, sinus congestion, etc. Can I take Nyquil? I can't remember... I'm sur there's a thread on here that answers this already, I'm just feeling too bad to search! Thx for any replies.

[laurigee 545]

I've taken nyquil. I can't see why it would hurt, it's not like your going to use it daily on a regular basis. Like I've said, I use it on occasion and have had my band for 6 years with no problems!

[Ladybandito 516]

Thx laurigee, I've got some in the cabinet!

[Ladybandito 516]

Thx laurigee, I've got some in the cabinet!

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

I have taken Nyquil since being banded. No problems whatsoever, especially since I took the liquid and there's no NSAIDS in it.

[Ladybandito 516]

Thx Missy, it's the NSAIDs that I was unsure about with it.

[hely88 883]

I can not take very many over the counter meds but if you are congrested my doctors recomenned mucinex and a lot of Water. I do the original one but they have another with a decongestant I think. Feel free to ask your pharmacist. They are usually a good resource or of course your doctor (gp). Hope you feel better soon. Also if your sinuses are bad try a neti pot. They are amazing!!

[marfar7 1,528]

The only thing I've been told not to take by my Dr is aspirin and NASAID's. I began taking my regular meds the day after surgery 3 yrs ago and have never had a problem. And I take Benadryl (antihistamine) every single night to help me sleep. I don't think Nyquil (which I've also taken) would be a problem....

Marci

[Jodi_620 37]

Mucinex made me terribly nauseous with a ton of phlegm backing me up. You can take most of the liquid forms of cold meds. My favorite is Tylenol because they have custom versions for your symptoms (sore throat, fever, cough etc.).