You got a cold, what is your go to medicine ?

[low-key]

DayQuil and NyQuil , and Vicks Nasal Spray which is always on my desk

 

[tvguy]

Nothing. If I get a cold and do nothing, I am sick for a week to 10 days. If I take anything, I am less sick, but for 2 to 3 weeks.

 

[Jennasis]

Sleep.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

DayQuil and NyQuil , and Vicks Nasal Spray which is always on my desk

Depends on what type of cold. Sinus - sudafed. Sore throat - hot lemon & honey with a shot of brandy.

 

[Kittyblue]

Advil Cold and Sinus, Afrin nasal spray in bed.

 

[ronandannette]

DayQuil, but I try to tough it out. Decongestants make me feel terrible after a few doses and really mess with my ability to rest. I will take Advil or Tylenol as often as needed for the headache/fever/sore throat though.

 

[E&Cmom]

NyQuil at night so I can sleep well. Generally nothing but maybe Tylenol if needed, rest and liquids during the day.

 

[Mysterian]

Haven't had one in some time, I believe that last thing I took was Alka-Seltzer Cold Plus.

 

[low-key]

Nothing. If I get a cold and do nothing, I am sick for a week to 10 days. If I take anything, I am less sick, but for 2 to 3 weeks.

tv guy you are old man tough

 

[HeatherC]

Usually the cold medicine you have to ask for at the pharmacy...behind the counter. The one that contains pseudoephedrine and ibuprofen. Also have to show your Identification because there is a limit in how much you can buy. It is the only thing that works for me.

 

[disneychrista]

For a just a mild cold I don't take anything. If it is a "severe" cold I take the good stuff behind the counter at the pharmacy, usually Advil Cold & Sinus. I also will also take Mucinex to help prevent it from settling in my chest for 6 months. For this reason I run a humidifier, one in the living room and another in the bedroom, from the second I turn on the heater until after I switch to the AC.

 

[Disneylover99]

Tylenol and tissues

 

[Meriweather]

Zicam to lessen the intensity and length.
I try not to take anything else

 

[low-key]

Usually the cold medicine you have to ask for at the pharmacy...behind the counter. The one that contains pseudoephedrine and ibuprofen. Also have to show your Identification because there is a limit in how much you can buy. It is the only thing that works for me.

I will remember this, what does he tell you ?

 

[disneychrista]

Usually the cold medicine you have to ask for at the pharmacy...behind the counter. The one that contains pseudoephedrine and ibuprofen. Also have to show your Identification because there is a limit in how much you can buy. It is the only thing that works for me.

And you go into a data base so you can't pharmacy hop to get your meth making supplies.

 

[spiders]

I can’t really take anything without being disqualified at work so I just push through.

 

[travelmomof3]

Starbucks "Cold-buster" - it's really amazing! In fact a few winters ago I was non-stop sick so I looked up how to make it at home and lived on it.

As for meds, Aleve is my go-to pain med and Mucinex is for colds, etc. If I need something to make me sleepy to get good solid sleep I'll take a Melatonin.

 

[leebee]

Daytimes- AlkaSeltzer Plus for colds and flu. I don't know that it really makes a difference, but it's cold and bubbly and makes me feel better, even if I'm not really better.
Nighttime- NyQuil. Knocks me out enough so that I can get some sleep.

Nothing's gonna cure a cold, but this combo makes me feel better!

 

[NannyBeBe]

DayQuil and NyQuil, and Robitussin for cough.

 

[BlueStarryHat]

Wal-Phed. It's Walgreen's brand. It's the only thing I can take that doesn't give me 'medicine head.' Even remedies meant for day make me feel lightheaded and groggy. This is the only one that works for me.