OTC Cold Meds

[JennieJuniper 110]

Hi everyone! I was sleeved on Oct 1 2018 and have done really well. However, I woke up a few days ago with a killer cold (I hope it’s not anything worse!)

Any issues with taking OTC cold meds? I know my extended release anti depressants didn’t absorb as well, so will 12-24 hr meds work as they are supposed to? I was cleared to take Advil again after 2 months post-op, so not worried about that ingredient.

I did call my doctor and the receptionist said I can take whatever I want and won’t have any issues, but she was vague and unhelpful.

[FluffyChix 17,418]

Advil is an Nsaid. My surgeon said nomore nsaids ever (even with sleeve)...

I would think some of the sugar free liquids from tylenol would be ok, or the pills? But dunno. Have a cold too and am only hydrating like crazy and drinking tons of hot tea and hot green tea. Feel better soon!

[FancyChristine15 810]

I was also told only Tylenol for pain from the surgery on. So, as long as acetaminophen as the pain reliever, you should be okay. I actually don't think I've had to use any cold medicine since my surgery though, so not for sure.

[sillykitty 10,781]

7 hours ago, JennieJuniper said:

I did call my doctor and the receptionist said I can take whatever I want and won’t have any issues, but she was vague and unhelpful.

I would listen to your Dr.'s office.