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Hi there,

I have a question..... I have come down with a nasty cold and I am wondering what OTC meds are ok for me to take?

Also - tomorrow is my first fill, will they still give me a fill if I am sick? I hope so.....I need it so badly and have been looking forward to it!!!

Thanks! Jeni

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Since you are going to the doctor tomorrow, it would really be best to ask him/her. Every doctor seems to have a different set of rules for their patients. I would think you could take anything that doesn't contain aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen. I hope that you feel better soon.

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I had ear infection and sinus infection when I got my first fill. In fact my fill doctor told me to get some sudafed 12 hour to stop the drainage. He said that was the reason I had a pb episode, cause of all the drainage. He said not to by the Sudafed PE stuff cause it is junk! He was very helpful. I don't think that getting a fill will be a problem unless you have the stomach flu.

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Thank you so much! I did take some Nyquil last night and I feel a bit better but my gosh.....I need to stop the nose from running!!!

Thanks again! Jeni

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