I have had cold/flu like symptoms for a week and my pharmasist suggested that i take theraflu sever cold and flu medicine.. i still have these symptoms after a week of taking the medication. what should i take?

One : One week is a long time to have cold/flu symptoms. Over-the-counter medications help symptoms but don't actually treat a virus or bacteria. With one week of symptoms, consideration for an evaluation with your doctor would be reasonable. If you have any fever, vision problems, sinus pain, productive cough, chest pain, or shortness of breath you must be immediately evaluated.

Cold: Get checked for allergies as long as you do not have fevers or chills. If you are coughing up colorful secretions then see your doctor for an antibiotic. Otherwise get plenty of sleep and eat well to get over this cold. Take a specific medicine for a specific issue. If you have pain take a pain reliever. Drainage, or congestion, an antihistamine or decongestant. Cough, cough suppressor. Good luck.