Uniflu = Drunk at work

Gimme A Pound · 20-12-2018 10:00am

Panthro wrote: »

Get Neil Med sinus rinse

Best thing ever. Life changing.

Zorya · 20-12-2018 10:02am

I haven't taken any of these medicines, but given how I react to any tiny tablet I would be reluctant to try them anyway. For sure some people will get big reactions like in the OP. Last year I had to take an antibiotic for the first time in 30 years and it hit me like a ton of bricks.

If you have colds or sinus problems seriously increase the amount of hot spicy decongestant things in your diet - like lots of ginger tea, fenugreek and cayenne in food, chilli, garlic, loads of black pepper. The go-to tea for burning off stuff for me is loads of ginger root grated with spoonful of fenugreek seeds and a teaspoon of whole black peppercorns boiled in two cups of water until reduced to one cup. Add a splash over the day to your regular teas. Your sweat will smell spicy

but you will be healthy!

EdgeCase · 20-12-2018 10:02am

Looking at the ingredients it contains Diphenhydramine hydrochloride which will make you feel impaired.
I wouldn't suggest taking that if you've a long day at work.

seamus · 20-12-2018 10:15am

Diphenhydramine is generally not advised at all unless you're planning on taking a day of rest. It's an antihistamine, which will typically make people if not drowsy, at least relaxed. People's sensitivity to it can vary quite a bit. If you typically suffer from allergies, then even a small dose of antihistamine like in Uniflu, tends to knock you out.

If you aren't allergic to anything, it typically takes a larger dose to make you feel the effects and you won't even feel the Uniflu.

SEPT 23 1989 · 20-12-2018 10:20am

Ave Sodalis wrote: »

I've chronic sinus problems. I've often wondered why they don't have a decongestant you can use at night, because that's when it gets a lot worse. Exputex works to a certain degree but it doesn't last long enough.

Have you tried knocking dairy products on the head for a few months?

Ave Sodalis · 20-12-2018 11:41am

The Hound Gone Wild wrote:

Pseudoephedrine binds to the fight or flight part of your nervous system, that's why they should be avoided at night. Topical decongestant nasal sprays should be fine.

Topical nasal sprays don't work for me at all.

The Hound Gone Wild wrote:

Exputex will loosen phlegm & make you cough. Shouldn't be taken at night and I'm surprised you have any decongestant relief from taking it. Probably placebo.

Actually, sorry to be graphic, it helps because sometimes at night, everything goes down my throat and I often wake up choking. Exputex helps clear the way for it. It also helps when it doesn't go down my throat but clogs up my nose and I have to breathe through my mouth.

SEPT 23 1989 wrote:

Have you tried knocking dairy products on the head for a few months?

Yes. I've had sinus issues since I was a child, there's very little I haven't tried.

Graces7 · 20-12-2018 11:54am

Ave Sodalis wrote: »

I've chronic sinus problems. I've often wondered why they don't have a decongestant you can use at night, because that's when it gets a lot worse. Exputex works to a certain degree but it doesn't last long enough.

Vicks was my saviour.

Have you sourced the cause? Mine was damp, in houses and climate. Since I migrated to dry and ocean side, never a bother.

Bella Doyle · 20-12-2018 12:00pm

Perhaps it was uniflu plus ?

Feisar · 20-12-2018 12:12pm

jester77 wrote: »

Just go home before you get everyone else sick

Feckin' hate heros

RobbingBandit · 20-12-2018 12:27pm

Leeches in my day we used leeches

RobbingBandit · 20-12-2018 12:28pm

Feisar wrote: »

Feckin' hate heros

Especially since they took out the caramel

Ave Sodalis · 20-12-2018 1:33pm

Graces7 wrote:

Have you sourced the cause? Mine was damp, in houses and climate. Since I migrated to dry and ocean side, never a bother.

We aren't 100% sure but I fell on my face when I was a child (forgetting momentarily I had hands) off the back of a sofa onto concrete. I was too young for bone to have formed so I didn't break anything, but possibly could have damaged the cartilage and sinus cavities. Could be up to two years before I get a referral to a specialist to confirm.

Glad to hear you found a solution!

Graces7 · 20-12-2018 1:37pm

Ave Sodalis wrote: »

We aren't 100% sure but I fell on my face when I was a child (forgetting momentarily I had hands) off the back of a sofa onto concrete. I was too young for bone to have formed so I didn't break anything, but possibly could have damaged the cartilage and sinus cavities. Could be up to two years before I get a referral to a specialist to confirm.

Glad to hear you found a solution!

OUCH!

and so am I

granturismo · 20-12-2018 1:41pm

heretothere wrote: »

I have never taken a uniflu before. I had blocked sinuses this morning. Went to the pharmacist at lunch for lemsip she recommended uniflu. I am like a non function zombie now :-\ my brain is running at about 10%

what is this madness!!! I do NOT like it one bit

You are in breach of Section 13(1)(b) of the SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE AT WORK ACT 2005 and liable for prosecution.

An employee shall, while at work ensure that he or she is not under the influence of an intoxicant to the extent that he or she is in such a state as to endanger his or her own safety, health or welfare at work or that of any other person.

“intoxicant” includes alcohol and drugs and any combination of drugs or of drugs and alcohol;

Uniflu = Drunk at work

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