Have a cold - OTC Medication Question
I am experiencing a sinus infection right now. I was just wondering what you took post-op VSG? I know there are restrictions as to what we can and can't take, however the only thing I was told not to take were NSAIDs. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
For a sinus infection, I typically take Tylenol Severe Cold & Flu and use a Neti Pot. Neti Pot on Amazon It sounds kind of gross (and it is), but really, really works. Especially with warm water and some of the saline mixture added. I hope you feel better soon!!
VSG 1/19/15 | HW: 262 | SW: 255 | CW: 146 (3/20/16)
on 8/18/15 3:45 pm
Anything with Advil or Aleve in it is out, but something with Tylenol in it is OK, or something that's a straight decongestant with no pain relief. I take Mucinex, which only has guaifenesin in it, and it works well for breaking the gunk up.
This is a good question for a pharmacist. Just stop by the pharmacy counter and ask what cold medicine they have without NSAIDs, and they can direct you to some options.
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