Notices

Alcohol-Free / Non-Addictive Sinus Meds

Thread Tools
 
Old 12-08-2012, 01:47 PM
  # 1 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 17
Alcohol-Free / Non-Addictive Sinus Meds

Hey all,

Since the weather has gotten colder, I've been suffering from congestion sinus drainage issues that won't seem to go away on their own. Specifically I've got a terrible post-nasal drip and a pretty bad cough.

I went to see my doctor earlier this week and he recommended a combination decongestant and a cough medicine (Nyquil) that has alcohol in it. Obviously I don't want to take that, so I'm wondering if there are some alternatives that are alcohol-free / non-addictive that will actually work well.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

I should mention that I've tried tylenol cold/flu and it does nothing for me.
WalterX is offline  
Old 12-08-2012, 01:59 PM
  # 2 (permalink)  
Member
 
Mulch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Hfx., NS, Canada
Posts: 85
I don't have any suggestions, but maybe the pharmacist might. Hope you find something that works for you!
Mulch is offline  
Old 12-08-2012, 02:02 PM
  # 3 (permalink)  
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: NJ
Posts: 20,458
I was rec. sudafed as i have HTN. Or plain old benydril?
Fandy is offline  
Old 12-08-2012, 02:04 PM
  # 4 (permalink)  
Administrator
 
Dee74's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 211,442
the old Vicks Vaporub into a bowl of boiling water with a towel over my head cleans up my sinuses a treat...it's not a remedy for everyone tho

I think you're best to ask another doctor or your pharmacist if your Dr is not being helpful.

Whats worked for others here may not work or may not be suitable for you.

D
Dee74 is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off





All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:59 AM.