I don't feel to well i think i'm getting a fever or something. ( cough and feel a little warmer than usual). I took some Theraflu this morning but i still dont feel well. Is there anything i could do to prevent a fever? ...
2006-07-27 11:02:42 · 16 answers · asked by QT bay bay 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Your theraflu most likely had tylenol in it which is an effective fever reducer. But if you wanted to take something else you could alternate ibuprofen with a tylenol product every 2-3 hours. Usually this is not necessary though and some experts believe you shouldn't even treat a fever unless it goes over 102-102.5. One additional note: after reading some of the answers I feel obliged to put in a vote AGAINST airborne. It's mostly a multivitamin and controversal AT BEST whether its effects are anything more than psychosomatic, but in any case IT WILL NOT TREAT A FEVER. It is solely used to help prevent illness. My personal and professional opinion is its crap
2006-07-27 11:09:06 · answer #1 · answered by vardvu 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, not really...preventing a fever is really difficult, nearly impossible! But, you can do things to keep it from staying too long. Here's what I got: REST! A lot! That means no pushing yourself too hard and doing things that can wait a little while until you feel more up to it. Tylenol is really good as a reinforcement while body is fighting off the infection or whatever is going on...better to have a fever and let your body fight then to get REALLY sick, you know? Good luck and I really hope you feel better soon!
2006-07-27 18:08:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A fever is nature's way of fighting off a virus you probably have. Give it a chance to work - rest, drink plenty of fluids, and stay home. If your fever gets very high and your head or neck hurts, or it lasts more than three days, you should your doctor.
2006-07-27 18:07:53 · answer #3 · answered by mJc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait at least 6 hours after taking Theraflu before you take anything else.
Tylenol has a Fever reducing medicine as its main drug ingredient.
2006-07-27 18:05:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a doctor if your that concerned. A fever is suposed to be a good thing because it means your body is trying to fight off the sickness.
2006-07-27 18:12:17 · answer #5 · answered by mountaingirl88 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are scared enough to ask on Yahoo answers, maybe you should see a doctor. Sure, it could be expensive, but the biology of the human body has a vast amount of nuances to it - you never know how close you could get to being seriously ill. See a doctor!
2006-07-27 18:06:56 · answer #6 · answered by TwilightWalker97 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear warm clothes and drink alot of fluids like water or juice....Remain still watch TV or something and try taking some Tussin DM and if nothing clears up by that time then go see your doctor
2006-07-27 18:11:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take airborne....its supposed to stop the illness before it starts...but a fever is the body's natural way of getting rid of an illness
2006-07-27 18:06:44 · answer #8 · answered by TP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take AirBorne religiously! it works miracles! after living in the dorms in college and being sick a whole lot more than i was healthy, i've learned a few tricks. Airborne and lots and lots of liquids... water or tea... green tea is great also! hope you feel better!
2006-07-27 18:11:11 · answer #9 · answered by HiILoveYou 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Niquill
Get the generic kind cuz it has achol in it and that puts you to sleep and brings down you fever bettter than name brand
2006-07-27 18:06:23 · answer #10 · answered by EMO cupcake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋