Help!

Stacyann578 · August 2009

Good Morning: I am lost....maybe someone can help? I am 19 weeks pregnant and have come down with what I think is a cold. Not sure though. My ears are clogged, I can't breathe through my nose and my throat hurts so bad. Feels like there is an egg in it. I had a bad night last night. Up and down blowing my nose (which nothing is coming out) and gargling with salt water for my throat. I called my OBYN's answering service this morning and this nasty doctor called back. He didn't want to be bothered with me at all. Basically I wanted to know what over the counter meds I could take. He said Sudafed and Robitussen. He hung up before I could ask him what kind of Robitussen to take....there is a few different kinds. Has anyone else been sick recently and taken sudafed or robitussen and if so, what kinds? Any help would be appreciated.

caholland · August 2009

I don't know about the Robitussin but I would stick to plain Sudafed. That's what my list of OK meds says.

mrs25 · August 2009

I had a cold last week, pretty much just toughed it out. I took sudafed (the kind you dont have to get from behind the counter) and it didn't touch my symptoms! I am a big fan of afrin nasal spray, taken only at night before bed for 2-3 days, otherwise you could get addicted, but it works wonders! and my doctor said it was ok to use in pregnancy. It your cold lasts too long or you develop a fever-go see a doctor! I reluctantly went for a low grade fever last week and found out I have mono, so you can never be to careful. hope you feel better soon.

goldenleaves · August 2009

My doc said I could take Robitussin and Sudafed. I'm currently taking both, but tomorrow, day 4, will be my last day regardless of whether I'm better.

Abinormal · August 2009

Both meds should be the straight up kind. Meaning, you want the stuff that says just Robitussin or just Sudafed. You can take something that has a cough suppresent, but not an expectorant. Ask the pharmacist, they should be able to help you.