Recommendations about cold medicine?

Pumpy Tudors · 05-01-2008, 10:01 AM

I have a pretty bad cold right now, with sneezing, itchy eyes, and coughing as the most prominent symptoms. I rarely take any type of medicine unless it's a prescription, so I'm not sure what's out there or what's any good. I have two job interviews tomorrow morning, and I don't know if this cold will have tapered off by then. I'm looking for something that I can take when I wake up in the morning that won't make me drowsy. The drive to the interviews is about an hour, so I need to be alert.

If I were just coming to work (like I've done today), I'd just sneeze and cough my way through the day. I don't want to be in this condition during these interviews, though. Any ideas?

Eaglesfan27 · 05-01-2008, 10:06 AM

Dayquil (or the equivalent generic if you prefer) is fairly decent as long as you don't have any serious health issues.

Mustang · 05-01-2008, 10:25 AM

If I'm miserable and just can't breathe at all, I'll use Zicam.

miked · 05-01-2008, 10:26 AM

Hennigan's.

Dr. Sak · 05-01-2008, 10:28 AM

I told you sleeping with all those prostitutes is going to lead you to catching something nasty.

Philliesfan980 · 05-01-2008, 10:28 AM

The no smell, no tell, drink

rkmsuf · 05-01-2008, 10:31 AM

Say you got a big job interview, and you're a little nervous. Well throw back a couple shots of Hennigans and you'll be as loose as a goose and ready to roll in no time. And because it's odorless, why, it will be our little secret.

lordscarlet · 05-01-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Dayquil (or the equivalent generic if you prefer) is fairly decent as long as you don't have any serious health issues.

I'm not supposed to take any decongestants because of my blood pressure.

I miss DayQuil. NyQuil is still permitted, though.

Bobble · 05-01-2008, 11:24 AM

Smear yak poop all over your body. Yes, yak poop. I guarantee that in less than a year, your cold will be gone.

Coffee Warlord · 05-01-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobble

Smear yak poop all over your body. Yes, yak poop. I guarantee that in less than a year, your cold will be gone.

This is not one of my alter egos, for the record.

Coffee Warlord · 05-01-2008, 11:49 AM

Dola.

Thera Flu daytime. Drink a cup of that before you go in. Cures everything.

Lathum · 05-01-2008, 11:56 AM

Just take Dayquil in the morning, it will get you through the interview.

Are you sure it isn't allergies?

Logan · 05-01-2008, 12:19 PM

H...E...double N...I

Tylenol Cold is my choice.

path12 · 05-01-2008, 12:39 PM

Alka-Selzer Night Time chased with about three shots will cure damn near anything.

Maybe not best for the actual interviews though. But it would make them pretty entertaining until you passed out.

Pumpy Tudors · 05-01-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Just take Dayquil in the morning, it will get you through the interview.

Are you sure it isn't allergies?

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it isn't allergies. If they were, I'd probably feel like this a little more often.

When I leave work in about 5 hours, I'll make a decision on which drug to buy. I'm leaning toward the DayQuil right now, but I'll consider the others, too. Honestly, it'll probably come down to whichever one I see first in the drugstore, but we'll see.

oliegirl · 05-01-2008, 12:43 PM

I second the Zicam suggestion. I started feeling bad yesterday afternoon, started taking Zicam about 6 last night...I still feel bad - achy, sore throat, stuffy, but the Zicam and some Ibuprofen are keeping the symptoms from getting any worse.

Other than that, Dayquil rocks but I saw you can't take that, I've taken TheraFlu a few times and it works great, tastes horrible though.

Pumpy Tudors · 05-01-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by path12

Alka-Selzer Night Time chased with about three shots will cure damn near anything.

Maybe not best for the actual interviews though. But it would make them pretty entertaining until you passed out.

For comedy, I would take nighttime medication. The only reason I'm not doing that is because I have to drive before and after the interviews. I guess I could just close my eyes for 30-second spurts while I'm driving on the turnpike, though.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 05-01-2008, 12:48 PM

FYI.....if you want a quick fix to clear up your nose for your interview, take a quick shot of Tabasco hot sauce. That'll clear your nasal passages in a big old hurry.

Dayquil works best for a general cold medicine.

Lathum · 05-01-2008, 01:04 PM

Maybe you should ask the pharmacist

rkmsuf · 05-01-2008, 01:05 PM

have sex with the pharmacist. he'll point you in the right direction.

cartman · 05-01-2008, 01:07 PM

SinuCleanse works pretty well also for stuffed up sinuses.

Pumpy Tudors · 05-01-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Maybe you should ask the pharmacist

The pharmacist might try to touch me.

cartman · 05-01-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

The pharmacist might try to touch me.

Ask them for a demo on how to use suppositories.

rkmsuf · 05-01-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

The pharmacist might try to touch me.

Touch yourself while the pharmacist downs some dayquil. You'll feel like a hundred dollars.

path12 · 05-01-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

For comedy, I would take nighttime medication. The only reason I'm not doing that is because I have to drive before and after the interviews. I guess I could just close my eyes for 30-second spurts while I'm driving on the turnpike, though.

Well done.

Pumpy Tudors · 05-01-2008, 01:52 PM

Maybe I should ask the accountant.

Pumpy Tudors · 05-02-2008, 05:02 PM

UPDATE:

I was too tired to stop and buy the cold medicine last night, so I just went home. My plan was to go buy some medicine in the morning before going to the interviews. Thankfully, I felt well enough this morning to just go without any medicine. I was still coughing and sniffing a little, but I think I had a clear head.

Actually, I suppose my head was clear enough for the interviewers, as I got offered both jobs within 6 hours of interviewing.

Izulde · 05-02-2008, 08:02 PM

Congrats on the offers!

Which one do you think you'll take?

BTW, I also recommend Zicam. That stuff knocked out a nasty cold in like four days and had me in great shape for Turkey.

Lathum · 05-02-2008, 08:07 PM

I guess the interviewers were the ones on cold medicne!!!

General Mike · 05-02-2008, 09:20 PM

Claritin D would have been my suggestion.

Pumpy Tudors · 05-02-2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

Congrats on the offers!

Which one do you think you'll take?

BTW, I also recommend Zicam. That stuff knocked out a nasty cold in like four days and had me in great shape for Turkey.

They were both two very similar positions at the same company. The interviews consisted of me sitting in a chair while they had a revolving door of women to come talk to me. I've decided to take the position that will give me more of an opportunity to deal with outside clients as well as internal staff. Interacting with people is fun!

Pumpy Tudors · 05-02-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

I guess the interviewers were the ones on cold medicne!!!

Yeah, one of them kept saying something about Dany Heatley...

JonInMiddleGA · 05-02-2008, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Interacting with people is fun!

Clearly you & I are in different industries

spleen1015 · 05-03-2008, 07:05 AM

Cocaine or Heroine always do the trick for me.

ILuvFatOnions · 05-03-2008, 10:58 AM

Take a bit out of a fat onion.

Pumpy Tudors · 05-03-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Clearly you & I are in different industries

What's funny is that my new position will put me into an industry that's not far removed from yours.

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rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Say you got a big job interview, and you're a little nervous. Well throw back a couple shots of Hennigans and you'll be as loose as a goose and ready to roll in no time. And because it's odorless, why, it will be our little secret. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

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Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Dola. Thera Flu daytime. Drink a cup of that before you go in. Cures everything. Last edited by Coffee Warlord : 05-01-2008 at 11:50 AM.

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Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Just take Dayquil in the morning, it will get you through the interview. Are you sure it isn't allergies?

05-01-2008, 12:19 PM	#13
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	H...E...double N...I Tylenol Cold is my choice.

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path12 Coordinator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, WA	Alka-Selzer Night Time chased with about three shots will cure damn near anything. Maybe not best for the actual interviews though. But it would make them pretty entertaining until you passed out. __________________ We have always been at war with Eastasia.

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Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	FYI.....if you want a quick fix to clear up your nose for your interview, take a quick shot of Tabasco hot sauce. That'll clear your nasal passages in a big old hurry. Dayquil works best for a general cold medicine.

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Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Maybe you should ask the pharmacist

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rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	have sex with the pharmacist. he'll point you in the right direction. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

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05-02-2008, 05:02 PM	#27
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	UPDATE: I was too tired to stop and buy the cold medicine last night, so I just went home. My plan was to go buy some medicine in the morning before going to the interviews. Thankfully, I felt well enough this morning to just go without any medicine. I was still coughing and sniffing a little, but I think I had a clear head. Actually, I suppose my head was clear enough for the interviewers, as I got offered both jobs within 6 hours of interviewing. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

05-02-2008, 08:02 PM	#28
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Congrats on the offers! Which one do you think you'll take? BTW, I also recommend Zicam. That stuff knocked out a nasty cold in like four days and had me in great shape for Turkey. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

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Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I guess the interviewers were the ones on cold medicne!!!

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spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	Cocaine or Heroine always do the trick for me.

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