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cold medicine

ericalgericalg
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Hi Ladies, I have a pretty good cold and right now I'm only taking motrin if I feel like I really need it, but is there anything else I can take.  I really miss my theraflu!  I haven't been able to take it since before I was pregnant and there have been many bad colds since then!  Or do I just need to suck it up a few more months?
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Re: cold medicine

  • pepomntpatpepomntpat member
    I took one dose of Robitussin CF so that I could sleep at night. I tried to stay away from most decongestants.  Saline nose spray helped a lot.
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  • samm1983samm1983 member
    I'm fighting one too and I have just been trying to drink water non-stop and get as much rest as possible.  Sorry that isn't much help.  I hope you feel better soon!
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  • Nechie122Nechie122 member
    You can take dextromethorpan if you have a cough, but the only thing I'd use for congestion is Afrin. Sudafed is technically safe but can mess with your supply. Sorry, feel better.
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  • aspadeaspade member

    You can take any decongestant but pseudoephedrine, which can absolutely mess with your supply and is in Sudafed and Claritin.  Try taking an antihistamine like Benadryl before bed to help you sleep.

    And eat plenty of chicken soup!! 

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  • ericalgericalg
    Thanks ladies - hopefully I'm on the upswing! I appreciate your advice! :)
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