Can I take something for a cold??

[beeblessed]

Knowing that Flu like symptoms were a side effect, I did get a Flu shot in August, prior to tx.  Today, right now, I really feel like I am fighting off a cold or Flu.  Can I take something like Nyquil but without alcohol???  Thanks.  Just took the day off sick yesterday, and don't want to be out tomorrow.  Wanna feel better but starting to want my Mommie :(

[beeblessed]

Hi everyone.  Feeling better, and the cold symptoms just lasted a day.  Just called the pharmacy to update them on my meds.  I asked about taking TheraFlu or something similar.  They said to stick to the Advil but if I needed cold meds, to check ingredients to make sure they weren't NSAIDS (in which case, not to take them the same day I take Advil) or Tylenol (as it could be hard on the liver -- however, doc said Tylenol for me is okay; but I'm taking Advil for other reasons, so sticking with that).

The biggest thing that they are trying to avoid is stomach bleeding/GI issues, so it's important to compare ingredients.

[beeblessed]

Hadn't thought of taking Allergra.  I am already cleared to take it during tx, so thanks.  Just wonder if it would help the fever?  I am drinking water too.

[pooh55811]

Oops. I am sorry. I forgot to paste in the website. (I am blaming it on the meds, LOL.)

Here is the link:
http://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.php

I do look up my meds on that website but I also check with my doctor and/or the pharmacist before adding anything.

[ninjamonkey]

So what's the website link Pooh?

[beeblessed]

Thanks Pooh!  Hadn't thought of the pharmacy, but I do have an email in to my nurse.  On the chance she could not get back to me today though, I figured I would ask others here, who may have had similar experience.  You have reminded me though, that I do need to update the specialty pharmacy on some recent med changes.  Take care.

[pooh55811]

I do not take any medications that I have not run past the pharmacist and/or my doctor (who runs it past the pharmacist). The triple meds interact with so many medications that I would be afraid to take anything until I had checked with the pharmacist and doctor.

Here is a website that shows interactions. You can put in all of the meds you are on and then add a new med and see what the reactions are (if any).

However, I still would not take anything without checking with my doctor and/or pharmacist.