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I have a LOT of congestion and I bought DayQuil but it doesnt seem to be working. What liquid medication do you take for congestion/cough/cold? Also what do you take for Allergies?

Also, for the Ladies, I am cramping like nobody's business. I usually take excedrine. Do you all still take what you did before and just crush it up or is there a liquid medicine you take.

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So far I can take small pills without an issue. For instance, I still take Ibuprofen but I am sure to get the tablets. I also take Excedrin but again, the tablets. I do fine with the small round tablets.

I have one pill I cut in half (Baclofen) but I had to check with my pharmacist first. This is important because some pills are made to be time release and if you break/cut them, it can really effect the dosage.

I'd try an OTC decongestant that comes in small pills.

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I'm still able to swallow pills with no prob....that's prob why I'm not able to shed any lbs, no restriction what so ever....

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I am able to take all my pills, as long as it is not in the morning because I am pretty tight. My doctor said no ibuprofen so I take Tylenol Cold when I need to. I believe they make it in a liquid also. For allergies my PCP gave me a nasal spray to use when they bother me. Hope that helps! Feel better!

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Maybe I'm wrong, but couldn't not being able to take pills mean that you are too restricted? I have been able to take most pills from the beginning. Even now, I am pretty restricted and am losing well and can take Dayquil.

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I take bactrim for acne and my doctor gave me a prescrip in liquid form. I take an acid reducer that is a capsule but she said I could open it up and sprinkle on apple sauce. A lot of the kids medecine is liquid you just have to take more of it as an adult.

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