Question:
Can i take robitussin Dm for a cough after RNY surg.11/09

   — tyania5666 (posted on February 17, 2010)

February 17, 2010
I would double check with your surgeon or his/her PA. Personally, I don't see anything wrong with it, but they may have a OTC med that they prefer you to use instead of Robitussin.
   — Erica Alikchihoo

February 17, 2010
I just went through a brief illness myself, and I am also post op from 11/09/RNY. I called my Dr and the only concern they had for OTC meds was the sugar and dumping. They recommended I buy diabetic formula robitussin. Is is sugar free (and N-A-S-T-Y! LOL) but was safer for me. Hope you feel better!
   — Karen K.

February 17, 2010
Even before I had WLS I used herbal teas for colds and was surprised at how good they worked. There is a brand called Medicinal Herbs in tea bag form. They had a teabag called "Herbatussin" that worked as does "Throat Coat". These teas taste good and there is no groggy feeling afterwards.
   — Muggs

February 18, 2010
I took this fine with no dumping, but I ended up calling my pharmacist right after swallowing it because my face turned beet red and I felt dizzy and flushed. She told me it was because I drank it fast and it contains alcohol! I was fine though, just very tired. So just be aware of the alcohol content in cold remedies also.
   — Tangerine4