Drugs you like

[sdsuchelle]

Haha sorry misleading title.

What over-the-counter drugs, supplements, herbs, etc. do you swear by, and for what ailments?

The reason I ask is because I just bought Airborne (I feel a cold coming on), and it made these weird bubbles on the side of the glass and creeped me out. Does anyone have experiences with Airborne?

I also like Aleve for headaches/general aches and pains, Tylenol Cold for colds (the nighttime one is awesome), and I take Women's One-a-Day multivitamin.

[Texas Beta]

I have a ton of that Airborne stuff here at the house and use a lot of them when I feel like I am getting sick. Although I have read that ingesting 5000x the recommended daily intake of vitamins might be bad for you. If you had read the tube that Airborne comes in, you would have known that the bubbles are caused from whatever makes it dissolve so quickly.


Chicken Soup.

[AlphaFrog]

Guys might not want to read this but...

I used Fenugreek a lot when I was breastfeeding to help with milk supply. It makes you smell like maple syurp, but it really works.

I also used to use Valiarian Root when I had trouble sleeping.

[jwright25]

I've tried the Cold MD before. It's not really drugs - rather herbs and vitamins. But my husband got a really bad cold a week before our vacation last year, so I just knew I would be sick while we were gone. So I got some and started taking them - never got sick. Did it again this winter when everyone at the office and in my family was sick (husband again) and I didn't catch it. Could be coincidence or that my immune system is pretty strong, but it doesn't hurt!

Other than that I try very hard not to take medicines. Aleve for back pain or really severe headaches, a Rolaid for heartburn.

[mystikchick]

homeopathy. i don't care if science can't prove definitively that it works, it's worked for me and those i know in countless situations, so even if it is psychological, who cares!

advil is my wonder drug for cramps/headaches/pain in general. when i had my wisdom teeth out, the vicodin did NOTHING so i just went on advil on an hourly basis

[ForeverRoses]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Guys might not want to read this but...

I used Fenugreek a lot when I was breastfeeding to help with milk supply. It makes you smell like maple syurp, but it really works.

Hey- I want to read this- is Fenugreek an herbal supplement? I have never heard of it. Thanks!

I like Dimetapp for colds and allergies. I also took it when I had to take a long, unexpected plane ride. I really, really dislike flying, but the dimetapp calmed me... w/o knocking me out like Benadryl or Nyquil.

Chamomille herbal tea is great for heart burn, as I used to have acid reflux. Mint gum is a quick fix for heart burn as well.

[Dionysus]

Marriage and engagement dates in your sig? That's a first.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by ForeverRoses

Hey- I want to read this- is Fenugreek an herbal supplement? I have never heard of it. Thanks!

It's actually the herb that they use to make artifical maple syrup (hence, why you end up smelling like syrup). It's been used since biblical times to help with milk production, as well as diabeties control. I did a lot of research on it when I was having trouble with my milk supply. Nowadays, you can find it at places like GNC and VitaminWorld. You can get it in Tea form (called "Mother's Milk Tea") or capsules. I used both, because I actually enjoyed the tea. I would give it a try if you are a tea person, but it does have a distinct flavor (like anise, which is used to make licorice), but if you're not a tea person, stick to the capsules. You should take 2-3 capsules 3 times a day. You know you are taking enough when you start to get that syrup smell.

[DolphinChicaDDD]

Originally Posted by sdsuchelle

Haha sorry misleading title.

What over-the-counter drugs, supplements, herbs, etc. do you swear by, and for what ailments?

Over the counter drugs are for losers. Everyone knows the good drugs are prescription.
I think the only OTC drugs I use are Advil and my viactive multivitamin w/ calcium added. Who doesn't love vitamins in a yummy chew?
I use airborne when I'm on planes, sometimes, if I remember.

[honeychile]

I like Airborne, but there's one made by GNC that's a combination of Vitamen C, Zinc, and something else (echinachea?) that has NEVER failed to stop a cold before it really gets hold of me. Other than that, Tylenol is my OTC of choice.

[macallan25]

Columbian Bam Bam

[AOX81]

Red Bull and Advil

[tld221]

am i the only one who thinks Airborne doesnt work?

for some reason, im a big fan of the honey-orange flavored Alka-Seltzer.

[Trey_P-I_47]

I like where Macallan was going with his response....nothing like a little nose candy to make you feel better........Just kidding people!