Question:
I have a cold what can I take for it......

I have had a cold since Saturday and I have not been able to reach my doctor and I'm scared to just take any over the counter meds....Can someone tell me what they have taken for a cold? Maribel Palermo    — mari62870 (posted on September 16, 2003)

September 16, 2003
I take liquid adult tylenol for pain relief and fever reduction. I got it at a local pharmacy, but I had to ask for it, not all pharmacies carry it.
   — beeda

September 16, 2003
I've taken Tylenol Cold when I have had a cold and it's worked pretty well.
   — Cathy S.

September 16, 2003
I would call your surgeon and ask what they reccomend. I usually take Sudafed products and Tylenol. I do howevewr dump violently from the Tylenol Adult Liquid.
   — Carol S.

September 16, 2003
As for other options, a cool mist humidifier can be worth its weight in gold! I can't do without mine when I'm sick.
   — bethybb

September 16, 2003
I take nyquil and have had no problems with it.
   — Patty H.

September 16, 2003
I was just at my surgeons office yesterday and I asked the same question as I have a horrible cold/sore throat. They gave me a list of drugs: Benadryl, Dimetapp, Robitussin, Safetussine, Sudafed, Triaminic and all Tylenol cold products. It was also noted that we should look for sugar free products and that they need to be smaller than an M&M or broken up. Do not break up time-released or sustained release medicine. If in doubt, ask the pharmacist.
   — Carolyn M.