[jcitron]

Hi everyone,

What does your doctor recommend for colds and the flu?

I've come down with a nasty bronchial thing with a really nasty sore throat, but I'm afraid to take anything that'll send me off into hallucinations, or worse. This started about a week ago after my nephews visited. The wonderful walking germ factory effect!

Thanks.

John

[kman]

I had same problem in Dec. i am on Azilect and sinemet. after a few days of back and forth with pharm and general...called my specialist and took over counter. i found most general doctors and pharms....just go by warning and really are not tooo familar with meds we take. best advice place call to your neuro to be sure and can also explain risks if any..sooner the better trust me LOL.


be well
eic aka kman

[rd42]

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...highlight=rd42

I'm on Azilcet. At full dosage the Benedryl helped dried up my nose, woke me up then put me to sleep. I would recommend starting with half the dose, one capsule, to see how it goes if you're taking Azilect. I talked with the maker of Azilect and they said to stay away from DM and decongestants.

You can call the makers of Azilect at 877-429-4532 for more info.

[Chicory]

I am on Azilect now with my Stalevo and Neupro, so I can't take pseudoephedrine anymore. The last cold I had, I got Zicam liquid nasal gel- Intense Sinus Relief and it worked well.

[lou_lou]

echinacea and goldenseal

[jcitron]

Thank you everyone for your help. I'm not on Azilect. I'm only on Sinemet and Amantadine. I'll talk to my drs on Monday. Right now I'm taking Advil and Halls cough drops (non-menthol), and this has helped the achy muscles and wicked sore throat.

John

[Curious]

vit c to boost your imune system. gargling with salt water helps. throat sprays like choraseptic help numb the throat. lots of fluids.

...just don't cough on me.