Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Lizab on May 01, 2016, 09:05:07 PM
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I have a touch of cold or flu or allergies. I do not know which as it only brag yesterday and seems worse today. I do not like taking medicines at all, and usually will only take them at night to get some rest. Now I'm midway through my course of Utrogestan and I am nervous that I'll need medicine. The Utro already makes me drowsy. I am afraid of adding in a cold med. This is my first time being sick since starting hrt, no doubt because I am finally getting out of the house more. Any advice on what you have successfully taken together with the Utro without any problems?
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Why does the Utrogestan make you drowsy :-\ ???
Maybe speak with the Duty Doctor at your Surgery or go into a Chemist to see a Pharmacist?
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Yes I would pop into chemist and ask them...hope you feel better soon xx
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Mine is Prometrium, the American version, and it says on the bottle that it causes drowsiness, so I'm not concerned about it making me drowsy. But I don't want to intensify that effect with cold medicines. I am better for the moment. If I have a restless night I will call he pharmacy tomorrow.
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Hi,
there are cold meds that you can take which are non drowsy. The chemist will be able to put your mind at rest.
Pepperminty
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Utero makes me drowsy too, so I take it at night. Could you do that and then you would be OK with your cold meds in the day?
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What did you decide :-\
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So far haven't done anything. I hate the way cold and allergy meds make me feel, nondrowsy and drowsy formulas, so I never take them in the day. I'm ok for now.
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Try vaginally they dont have such an effect, mine have the opposite effect, busy dreams and light sleep, with a very wired up feeling..... >:(
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Good idea, Cassie! I didn't even think of that. I am happy taking mine orally, but if I do need to take another med for a day or two, I could take the Utro vaginally.