Question:
What kind of cold medicine is safe for Gastric Bypass patients?

I'm 2 months out. I'm sick for the first time since surgery. What kind of cold medicine is alright for me to take? I have all the awful symptoms, sore throat, cough, stuffy head, headache. If anyone knows of a specific brand, please let me know! Thanks!    — SarahMascara (posted on March 22, 2010)

March 22, 2010
I was told in a support meeting last week, that as long as it didn't contain aspirin or ibprofen (sp), I could take it for my cold...which was horrible I might add. I used that new Theraflu Warming stuff, and it didn't make me sick. However some of the people in my support group said that gel caps made them violently sick.
   — honeybare

March 22, 2010
I took Dayquil/Nyquil when I developed a cold BUT I only took a teaspoon rather than the cup they provide. It took care of my syptoms just as good as if I had taken the whole dose. Hope this helps.
   — karensaporito

March 22, 2010
My surgeon prefers his patients use "Tylenol Cold" because it is NOT to contain aspirin or "salicylates".
   — SPIRIT2002

March 23, 2010
a call to your clinic should really be in order. They should be able to tell you what is best. Best of luck!
   — gpcmist

March 23, 2010
I would worry about Nyquil because of all the alcohol.
   — Greg K.

March 23, 2010
It was recommended to me to use Tylenol Extra Strength Adult Rapid Blast Liquid. . . it is quicker acting. . . the doc did say I could switch to tablets after the first year as long as I cut them up. Marti in San Jose
   — Marti P.