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Feldene • Fexicam • Pixicam • Brexecam • Pyrocaps • Rheugesic • Roxifen

Generic Drug

Piroxicam

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Bruising
Dizziness
Nausea
Heartburn
Headache
Sleepiness
Fluid retention
Rash

Serious

Rectal bleeding

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A 23-year old asked:

How does Zicam work?

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A 25-year old asked:

How effective are Zicam and airborne?

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A 38-year old asked:

Why shouldn't I eat after taking Zicam pills?

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A 36-year old asked:

How many days does Zicam stay in your body for?

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A 65-year old female asked:

Is Zicam effective in shortening the duration of a cold?

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A 40-year old asked:

What are zicam's active ingredients?

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A 49-year old asked:

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

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A 20-year old female asked:

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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A 56-year old male asked:

Can you take Zicam while an warfarin?

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A 33-year old asked:

How much zinc is present in Zicam cold remedy?

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A 39-year old asked:

Can I take Zicam on methergine (methylergonovine)?

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A 31-year old asked:

What's the proper way to use the spray form of zicam?

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A 30-year old asked:

How are you supposed to use Zicam cold remedy gel swabs?

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A 37-year old asked:

How much Zicam daytime multi-symptom cold and flu do adults usually take?

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A 45-year old female asked:

Can i take Zicam while taking Lexapro (escitalopram) 10? I can't find info anywhere.

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A 44-year old asked:

Does Zicam affect your brain or memory permanently?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 25-year old asked:

How long can I safely use Zicam allergy relief for?

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A 29-year old asked:

How long can I use Zicam allergy relief? What's in Zicam anyway?

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A female asked:

Can you take Zicam and triaminic thin strips together? I have a cold and i've been taking Zicam regularly, i would like to take a triaminic thin strip. Will this cause any reaction or any side effects?

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A 18-year old female asked:

Does taking Zicam affect birth control?

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A 45-year old asked:

I keep getting rashes on my body from zicam, does this mean I have an allergy?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 44-year old asked:

Can I just take inexpensive zinc tablets to ward off a cold instead of the more expensive Zicam or cold-eeze?

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A 40-year old asked:

I've been using Zicam severe congestion and now am afraid may have become addicted to it... How can I stop using and still be able to breathe. Please ?

1 doctor answer • 7 doctors weighed in

A 38-year old asked:

How many milligrams of dextromethorphan are there in Zicam cough max total?

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A 39-year old female asked:

Im on sprintec 28 birth control, but i also think i may be catching cold. Will zicam decrease the effectiveness of my sprintec?

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A 25-year old female asked:

I have a mild cold, not miserable just coughing, hoarseness, and mucus. I havent been taking any OTC cold meds just zicam/airborne. Should I start?

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A 23-year old asked:

What are the long-term side effects of Zicam nasal spray?

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A 21-year old female asked:

Do Zicam rapid tabs make you cough? When I take it, it makes me cough & somewhat acts as an expectorant. I have cough & cold symptoms.

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 69-year old male asked:

For several says I have been coughing up a yellowish flium. I've taken cold medicine. Zicam, corricidin, and cough liquid medicine. It won't away. ?

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A 42-year old female asked:

How long can I use Zicam allergy nasal spray for?

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