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why is there alcohol in cough medicines

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:20 pm
by zulaika
i never used pay attention to the ingredients in cold/cough medicines until recently when i felt like i was drunk(not that i've ever been drunk before) after taking this over the counter cough medince. like WTF?? now i check almost all these cold/flu meds sitting on drugstore shelves and i swear almost all of them contain alcohol.... Shocked

that's it...i'm never takin' them ever!!! chicken soup and a day in bed will be my cure for the common cold from now.

Re: why is there alcohol in cough medicines

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:20 pm
by FAH1223
dont get drunk walal

Re: why is there alcohol in cough medicines

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:24 pm
by Cawar
"when i felt like i was drunk(not that i've ever been drunk before)"

According to the experts..this is a statement of someone who knows what being drunk feels like!!!!!!

No pun intended dear Zulaika . Very Happy

Re: why is there alcohol in cough medicines

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:25 pm
by Aliyah99
Night Nurse is 17% alcohol. Very Happy

Re: why is there alcohol in cough medicines

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:27 pm
by Niya
Zulaika, it is not only in the cough medicinces. Alcohol, sugar alcohol etc is found in many food items too.

Maybe it is in the medicine, for the knock-out feeling it gives you. Who doesn't want a good night sleep when they are sick?

Give me the night-time sniveling, sneezing , coughing aching I have a head-ache medicine - nyquil p.m. Laughing

Re: why is there alcohol in cough medicines

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:27 pm
by Niya
double post

Re: why is there alcohol in cough medicines

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:27 pm
by maria from west side
Every one of them have some specific information about how and when to use, side effects, I think everyone should read the instructions careful before use. And if u forget to shake the medicine u can always shake your azz instead.

Re: why is there alcohol in cough medicines

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:29 pm
by zulaika
[quote="Cawar"]"when i felt like i was drunk(not that i've ever been drunk before)"

According to the experts..this is a statement of someone who knows what being drunk feels like!!!!!!

No pun intended dear Zulaika . Very Happy[/quote]

waryaa are u implying that i am alcoholic??? nacala-fockin'-tulaa caley baan ku idhi nacasyahow... why would i complain about alcohol in the cough meds if was into drinking. Rolling Eyes

Re: why is there alcohol in cough medicines

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:34 pm
by razzberry
Zulakia

I’m no expert so don’t take my word for it. I heard it’s in cough medicine because just like a shot or stiff drink, it relaxes your muscles and makes you drowsy.

When I’m sick with a cold I find taking a shot of Rumplemintz very effective. Not only does it clear my sinuses, I get full nights sleep.

Re: why is there alcohol in cough medicines

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:55 pm
by Cawar
[quote="zulaika"][quote="Cawar"]"when i felt like i was drunk(not that i've ever been drunk before)"

According to the experts..this is a statement of someone who knows what being drunk feels like!!!!!!

No pun intended dear Zulaika . Very Happy[/quote]

waryaa are u implying that i am alcoholic??? nacala-fockin'-tulaa caley baan ku idhi nacasyahow... why would i complain about alcohol in the cough meds if was into drinking. Rolling Eyes[/quote]


Hey af caaytamay naagtiisuu ku yaalaa...and who said you were alcoholic?? and esp. why feel offended by a joke???
Maybe there is something to it.. Laughing Laughing

Re: why is there alcohol in cough medicines

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:58 pm
by zulaika
razz,

so basically u'd waste thousands of brain cells just to clear your throat? alcohol cures nothing except to mask or delay whatever u're suffering from.

Re: why is there alcohol in cough medicines

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:01 pm
by zulaika
[quote="Cawar"][quote="zulaika"][quote="Cawar"]"when i felt like i was drunk(not that i've ever been drunk before)"

According to the experts..this is a statement of someone who knows what being drunk feels like!!!!!!

No pun intended dear Zulaika . Very Happy[/quote]

waryaa are u implying that i am alcoholic??? nacala-fockin'-tulaa caley baan ku idhi nacasyahow... why would i complain about alcohol in the cough meds if was into drinking. Rolling Eyes[/quote]


Hey af caaytamay naagtiisuu ku yaalaa...and who said you were alcoholic?? and esp. why feel offended by a joke???
Maybe there is something to it.. Laughing Laughing[/quote]

Very Happy

sorry huuno...its the cough meds talkin', not me Very Happy

Re: why is there alcohol in cough medicines

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:13 pm
by Cawar
Hey did I tell you somethin??

I like the word "huuno"...so say it again to me plz...

And happy halloween!!!!!!!! Very Happy

Re: why is there alcohol in cough medicines

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:16 pm
by AbdiWahab252
Zulaika,

Alcohol in the meds allows u to fall asleep faster.

Don't knock the cough syrup as it is used by many garoobs to silence their caruur when a date comes over.

Re: why is there alcohol in cough medicines

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:18 pm
by Leila2007
Abdi
how do you know!!! are you talking out of experience Laughing