Question 1

i have high blood pressure and im on medication for it mainly hydralazine 25 mg is zicam cold remedy safe to take for a cold i feel coming on?

Accepted Answer

Nobody truly knows: Nobody truly knows whether or not there are good or bad effects of Zicam on blood pressure drugs, because Zicam is not an FDA approved medication. It's an over-the-counter item sold with claims of decreasing cold symptoms. Haven't heard of reports of problem interactions between the two items, but there probably aren't any good studies on the issue.

Question 2

how does zicam work?

Accepted Answer

Failed Smell Test: Zicam (zinc gluconate; matrixx initiatives, inc) was originally introduced as a homeopathic remedy for the common cold. In 2009, the fda ordered zicam's manufacturer, matrixx initiatives of scottsdale, ariz., to stop selling all topical products because it damages users' sense of smell. (lim et a. Zicam-induced damage to mouse and human nasal tissue, plos one. 2009 oct 30;4(10):e7647.).

Question 3

how effective are zicam and airborne?

Accepted Answer

OTC medications: Over-the-counter medications appear to be helpful for some individuals. Unfortunately, some otc medications have never been proven to be effective in controlled studies. Beware of medications that do not site published studies, but rely only on testamonials. Even in controlled drug studies, it is not uncommon for up to 40% of those in the placebo group (untreated) to experience symptom relief.

Question 4

why shouldn't i eat after taking zicam pills?

Accepted Answer

Zicam: Visit www.Zicam.Com for questions concerning this medication. Most doctors know very little about otc medications and reliable clinical studies are often lacking to support a physician's recommendation for use.

Question 5

how many days does zicam stay in your body for?

Accepted Answer

Zicam: Clinical studies are not avaiable to answer your question. Consumer support can be reached at www.Zicam.Com.

Question 6

is zicam effective in shortening the duration of a cold?

Accepted Answer

No it does not: Its never been show to be effective in a cold in clinical trials.

Question 7

what are zicam's active ingredients?

Accepted Answer

It depends: There are multiple Zicam products, each of which has different ingredients. The best approach is to read the label. Some Zicam products are "homeopathic, " which means they have natural ingredients that are in doses low enough to be safe, though sometimes of questionable efficacy. Some Zicam products contain actual decongestants, and decongestant nasal sprays can be dangerous if overused.

Question 8

will zicam work for common colds, will it cut the cold down in half.?

Accepted Answer

Zinc it up: Yes, if you take zinc tablets/lozenges within the 1st day of cold symptoms, you can cut down how bad and how long you have a cold. Most common side effects:  not everyone likes the taste and some folks may feel sick in their stomach. Don't use the zinc nose spray. That can cause permanent loss of smell. Feel better. ::passes you the chicken soup & kleenex::.

Question 9

i took zicam rapidmelts for 3 days o shorten a cold as directed and am now experiencing loss of smell/taste. is this permanent? i've heard that it is.

Accepted Answer

Its an uncommon: but disturbing side effect of Zinc and it is even more uncommon for it to be permanent...HOWEVER do NOT use it again!  Time will "tell" be patient!

Hope this helps
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Question 10

can you take zicam  while an warfarin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I checked it, and I do not see any interactions reported between Zicam and warfarin. But I am wondering what you are taking warfarin for? As you know there are many drugs that interact with warfarin, so that you are doing right thing by asking the question before you trake any new medicine. My recommendation in the future would be to ask the question to the doctor who prescribed the medicine.

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I took zicam rapidmelts for 3 days o shorten a cold as directed and am now experiencing loss of smell/taste. is this permanent? i've heard that it is.

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