https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:42:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-cold-medicine#post-2131575 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 21:37:47 +0000 Foodnerd81 2131575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After so long without taking anything, it's amazing what (expired) sudafed can do!! </p> <p>I think I'm turning the corner but definitely going to keep all of these in mind. @charlotte: those cough drops may be purchased in the morning. </p> <p>@blackbird: weirdly, even though I used to get awful sinus headaches pretty frequently, I never got a sinus infection, that I know of. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-cold-medicine#post-2131498 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 20:44:27 +0000 blackbird 2131498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I made the mistake of always taking sudafed, which would dry me up so much, it GAVE me sinus infections!!! Whoops. I take that or mucinex depending on if I need to dry up or are so congested, the stuff needs to come OUT. But yeah, it has to be the meth making stuff!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-cold-medicine#post-2131479 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 20:32:15 +0000 macintosh 2131479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely guaifenesen (generic Mucinex). I would take Advil for pain. I try to buy meds with individual ingredients rather than a combo of drugs. That way I'm not taking cough meds unless I need them, for example. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-cold-medicine#post-2131457 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 20:19:03 +0000 charlotte 2131457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MenagerieMama: @Beehive: Sudafed and Mucinex is my go to combo! I think I did one during the day and one at night but can't recall since I am now pregnant and haven't used them in awhile. </p> <p>And Cepacol cough drops that numb the sore throat! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-cold-medicine#post-2131374 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 19:40:45 +0000 Beehive 2131374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Sudafed 12 hour, the stuff behind the counter. That will clear up your nose, but you'll probably need something else for the cough. Mucinex DM might do the trick for that, I think that's what I took for my last bad cold. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-cold-medicine#post-2131285 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 19:00:26 +0000 lemondrop 2131285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Jealous! I miss cold medicine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-cold-medicine#post-2130979 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 15:06:29 +0000 Foodnerd81 2130979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MenagerieMama: I used to get bad sinus headaches and you are so right- it has to be the stuff behind the counter! The stuff in the shelves is crap. I wonder if I have any that isn't expired. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-cold-medicine#post-2130971 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 15:02:48 +0000 MenagerieMama 2130971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sudafed. The real stuff from behind the counter you have to sign for. I miss it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-cold-medicine#post-2130969 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 15:02:36 +0000 stiletto_mom 2130969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Buckleys</p> <p>Sometimes it makes me feel like a zombie during the day, but at least I'm not miserable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-cold-medicine#post-2130966 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 15:00:23 +0000 blackbird 2130966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>the Walgreens band Effervescent cold relief plus tablets. i freaking love them. They are the shit. And afrin nasal spray </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-cold-medicine#post-2130957 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:55:59 +0000 Foodnerd81 2130957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Because after 2.5 years of pregnancy and breastfeeding, I can finally take whatever medicine I want- but forget what's good. </p> <p>So what helps your cold symptoms the most? Stuffy nose, sore throat and frequent dry cough (prob post nasal drip related). I just want to be able to breath easily and not cough. And C weaned 2 days ago so I can take medicine! </p>