Cold meds

twin85 · February 10, 2017

I'm six weeks post op and getting sick. Is it okay to take day and NyQuil?

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jccanada · February 11, 2017

I wish I knew. I'm positive I've contacted the flu or strep throat today. I'm scared!

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danaymacklin · February 11, 2017

Going through this right now unfortunately. Was approved to take liquid Mucinex and Tylenol Cold. Took the Mucinex and believe the alcohol content was to much. Didn't feel drunk but my stomach felt "funny" so haven't taken it since but may try one more time to get the mucus up and out. The Tylenol seems to be ok. It does suck not being able to just take meds to quickly heal. Oh and surprisingly I was ok with Airborne too but my NUT says everyone isn't so lucky (FYI). Hope you two above feel better!!! Me too:)

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Martha Parker-mcneal · February 11, 2017

yes we can take most over the counter meds as long as we watch for aspirin content. however watch the items like nyquill as many contain alcohol and with our tiny tummys we can get drunk very quickly watch driving until you see how it effects you. I stay home and sleep which is what my body needs to heal anyway. hope you feel better soon

danaymacklin · February 11, 2017

yes we can take most over the counter meds as long as we watch for aspirin content. however watch the items like nyquill as many contain alcohol and with our tiny tummys we can get drunk very quickly watch driving until you see how it effects you. I stay home and sleep which is what my body needs to heal anyway. hope you feel better soon

Completely agree! Been home all week and took a half dose of Mucinex before bed and that felt heavy on my stomach. Thinking I'm going to stick to the Tylenol Cold instead. Pray everyone gets better!

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jccanada · February 11, 2017

I am preflu. They may own or have it but was too early to test positive for it. With that being said.. they wouldn't prescribe Tamiflu.

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