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Cold Remedies Mama Never Told You About
Tranquilizers
September 22, 2005
The last time I had a cold, I made myself a guinea pig for all the latest on-the-shelf medications. Except "on-the-shelf" now means that you have to pass the screening of the pharmacists before they can dole out your Tylenol Cold or Advil Sinus meds. The reason: Pseudoephedrine—main ingredient for crack kitchens everywhere. Which is probably why I never got any damn sleep whenever I took any of these so-called "medicines." And really, when you're sick, the most important thing you need is rest. My solution? Painkillers. They'll knock your ass right out, god bless 'em.[SC]