Any Otc Meds To Avoid? Sick, Please Help :(

[Newgirlie 37]

I would've called my dr office, but didn't feel this bad earlier. I'm about 5 weeks post op, and feeling like I'm coming down with a cold. My head is killing me and I'm all stuffed up. I would like to take something, but I can't remember if there were any meds to avoid. Can anyone tell me what not to take? Please!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Try to avoid cough syrups with alcohol. Oh and no meds with aspirin or anti inflammatory medications. If your not sure, you can ask a pharmacist and they will know.

[Newgirlie 37]

Thanks Dorrie, I thought I remembered the no ibuprofen! Glad I didn't take it!

[LGoz 4]

I am 3 weeks out and have had a terrible cold for the past 5 days.. I used Vicks rub to clear my head when I slept ( or tried to sleep at night) and regular cough med with only tylenol in it. Being sick kind of made me NOT eat as much as I'm supposed to but I forced myself to keep up with the fluids.. I'm feeeling better now.. you will too soon.. Keep the FLUIDS going in! take care

[Newgirlie 37]

Thanks, LGoz, I didn't even think about vicks! I feel so bad I didn't want to leave the house once I got home, so I was trying to take something I already have. I only have ibuprofen. I was even contemplating leftover pain meds, but didnt want to wake up late for work. That stuff knocks me out. I'm almost positive I have vicks. I will use that for tonight until tomorrow when I get some tylenol/cough Syrup. Off to search my cabinets!

[SKCUNNINGHAM 298]

Tylenol also make a cold product and an allergy product that both are pretty effective.

Stay away from Advil, Aleve, and aspirin - all of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Drinking something warm will help your throat - tea, lemonaide, broth, etc. Warm showers seem to make me feel better, too.

Hope you beat this soon. KEEP HYDRATED!

[LGoz 4]

Newgirlie - It worked for me and I hope it does for you!!