It is too easy to take too much of one individual medication if you take multiple combination products. Antihistamines like Benadryl (diphenhydramine, the little pink pills) are going to make you sleepy, so don’t take it and then try to work.Īs a general rule, I only like one combination product to be used at a time, like Dayquil in the morning, Nyquil in the evening, in addition to plain ibuprofen for muscle aches. Sometimes people will take antihistamines to help dry up nasal drainage. I also do not recommend it for anyone with hypertension or heart issues. Sudafed can act as a mild stimulant, so it is labeled non-drowsy, but it can affect mood. This can sometimes make you drowsy I recommend it at night.ĭayquil/Nyquil are a good daytime/nighttime combination, just be sure you measure the portions! Pseudoephedrine, also called Sudafed, often abbreviated with a D at the end of the medication name, like Mucinex-D, is a good choice for nasal congestion. You can also get a product containing guaifenesin with dextromethorphan, which is abbreviated DM like Mucinex-DM, this is a cough suppressant. The important thing is to drink a full glass of water with each dose. For cough and nasal congestion, I prefer guaifenesin Over-the-Counter Recommendationsįor over-the-counter recommendations, it depends on what symptom you are treating. Colds tend to be more of an annoyance, a little cough, post-nasal drainage, feeling tired. Cough, congestion, and sometimes diarrhea (more often in children) is also common.
Flu tends to cause a fever (often high grade, over 101.3 degrees Fahrenheit), muscle aches, severe headache, fatigue. Of course, I am not recommending anyone go to work with any kind of symptoms this year! However, people coming in pajamas and uncombed hair and falling asleep in my clinic are likely suffering from flu versus a simple cold.
Of course, the best information comes directly from your provider! At Health Partnership Clinic, we encourage our patients to utilize the patient portal and email any questions or concerns.Ī general rule of thumb for differentiating cold and flu is that you can work through a cold, but you can’t work through flu. This winter is gearing up and along with it are the cold and flu! Everyone is very concerned about COVID-19, and there is considerable overlap with symptoms from cold, flu and COVID-19. By Maureen Caro, FNP-BC, Family Nurse Practitioner
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