Question:
Dr told me to take tylenol cold medicine, Should i be taking regular dose?

My doctor said i could take Tylenol cold or flu while i'm on coumadine, I was up half the night with jitters from taking it. I am wondering if i am suppose to take a half dose with my new pouch or the whole dose, i dont want to take it if i'll have jitters again. If anyone know I would appriciate your suggestions. Thanks rachel    — rachel W. (posted on March 3, 2003)

March 3, 2003
Hi! I wouldn't take it at all if it causes you to have jitters. It probably has a decongestant in it like pseudophedrine, phenylephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine which all have possible side effects of jitters or fast heartbeat or sleeplessness. Did you have trouble with decongestants, like Sudafed, before surgery? If not, then you may want to cut your dose in half. But, as always, the best advice in cases like this is to contact your doctor to see what he/she thinks. Good luck!!
   — Teresa W.