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gtbike72 · 1 November 2008, 06:36 AM

I feel like I'm coming down with something, just purchased some Zicam cold remedy just wondering if anybody had any luck with it?

redshirt1957 · 1 November 2008, 08:41 AM

Use it all the time. We have four kids and their friends live with us during winter so I used to get two or three colds a season, with each one lasting two weeks. Wife bought me Zicam two years ago and I keep it at work and home and in the car. Why? The minute I get the "Feeling" I use it. Only problem is it will make your nose peel. Not boogers, but skin. Have not had a cold since, except for one; I was at work and did not use it until eight hours later. So, you must use it at the first sign or it will not work very well.

You owe me because I hate serious posts.

Lol-x · 1 November 2008, 08:46 AM

Zicam not another psychodelic drug, does it give you a euphoric experience of owning every Rolex model in the world

P.S. I hope you get over your cold soon, I've never heard of Zicam

Numismatist · 1 November 2008, 08:50 AM

I have heard not so nice things about it. Effects your smell or something like that. I'd do google research.

redshirt1957 · 1 November 2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Numismatist

I have heard not so nice things about it. Effects your smell or something like that. I'd do google research.

Safer than beer.

Irish Dan · 1 November 2008, 08:54 AM

Swab often and early. Works for me.

Greenring · 1 November 2008, 08:54 AM

I fly a lot. I use Zycam when I feel the creeping crud coming on. Airborne tablets too.

redshirt1957 · 1 November 2008, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenring

I fly a lot. I use Zycam when I feel the creeping crud coming on. Airborne tablets too.

I put Airborne in the 12oz Gatorade Lime drink. Makes it taste very good.

Chozn1 · 1 November 2008, 08:57 AM

I've used it and it didn't really work for me or my wife. Got the chewables and they were thoroughly disgusting. However, the "Zpac", which is a prescription, knocks it out with a quickness.

TheDude · 1 November 2008, 09:04 AM

I have a new regimen for after I'm already sick... I had a cough about a month ago that was keeping me up, so I decided to try the following:

Mucinex DM
Breathright strips

The combination worked like a charm - I slept like a baby.

Carolina · 1 November 2008, 11:41 AM

I have used the nasal gel many times. I use it just as symptoms appear, and it truly works like a charm. When using the gel, though, be careful to apply it only as directed, and do not get it deep inside the nostrils. There have been reports of it affecting the sense of smell in certain people, and I'm not sureif that is due to improper application. Google it!

Carolina · 1 November 2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Chozn1

I've used it and it didn't really work for me or my wife. Got the chewables and they were thoroughly disgusting. However, the "Zpac", which is a prescription, knocks it out with a quickness.

I know that ZPac is a heavy duty antibiotic (Zithromax, I believe) which would not work on anything viral such as a cold!

DARK_KNIGHT · 1 November 2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by carolina

i know that zpac is a heavy duty antibiotic (zithromax, i believe) which would not work on anything viral such as a cold!

correct !

unclesallie · 2 November 2008, 12:05 AM

makes me sick after a day, and has no appreciable effect on the cold, just my experience.

1MAC · 2 November 2008, 01:56 AM

The effects of Zicam are largely due to the placebo effect. I usually tell people that their cold will go away in two weeks on its own, or if treated, in about 14 days.

redshirt1957 · 2 November 2008, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MAC

The effects of Zicam are largely due to the placebo effect. I usually tell people that their cold will go away in two weeks on its own, or if treated, in about 14 days.

What the hell does science have to do with it anyway?

Carolina · 2 November 2008, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MAC

The effects of Zicam are largely due to the placebo effect. I usually tell people that their cold will go away in two weeks on its own, or if treated, in about 14 days.

Wow. I'm generally a scientific data kind of gal, but I'd bet money on the stuff!!

Incurable · 2 November 2008, 06:04 AM

Chicken soup...

1MAC · 2 November 2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

What the hell does science have to do with it anyway?

Very little.

gtbike72 · 2 November 2008, 08:54 AM

It's not working still sick, I guess the bright side of this is I lost some weight.

Carolina · 2 November 2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by gtbike72

It's not working still sick, I guess the bright side of this is I lost some weight.

I'd try Pat's idea next - chicken soup!!

1 November 2008, 06:36 AM	#1
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1 November 2008, 08:41 AM	#2
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Use it all the time. We have four kids and their friends live with us during winter so I used to get two or three colds a season, with each one lasting two weeks. Wife bought me Zicam two years ago and I keep it at work and home and in the car. Why? The minute I get the "Feeling" I use it. Only problem is it will make your nose peel. Not boogers, but skin. Have not had a cold since, except for one; I was at work and did not use it until eight hours later. So, you must use it at the first sign or it will not work very well. You owe me because I hate serious posts.

1 November 2008, 08:54 AM	#7
Greenring "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Stan Location: Brunswick, Ohio Watch: All of them Posts: 967	I fly a lot. I use Zycam when I feel the creeping crud coming on. Airborne tablets too.

1 November 2008, 09:04 AM	#10
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	I have a new regimen for after I'm already sick... I had a cough about a month ago that was keeping me up, so I decided to try the following: Mucinex DM Breathright strips The combination worked like a charm - I slept like a baby.

1 November 2008, 11:41 AM	#11
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	I have used the nasal gel many times. I use it just as symptoms appear, and it truly works like a charm. When using the gel, though, be careful to apply it only as directed, and do not get it deep inside the nostrils. There have been reports of it affecting the sense of smell in certain people, and I'm not sureif that is due to improper application. Google it! __________________ . .Member #5380 .

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unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	makes me sick after a day, and has no appreciable effect on the cold, just my experience.

2 November 2008, 01:56 AM	#15
1MAC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Leawood, Kansas Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 854	The effects of Zicam are largely due to the placebo effect. I usually tell people that their cold will go away in two weeks on its own, or if treated, in about 14 days. __________________ Time wounds all heels.

2 November 2008, 06:04 AM	#18
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	Chicken soup... __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

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gtbike72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: j Location: LA Posts: 1,144	It's not working still sick, I guess the bright side of this is I lost some weight. __________________

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