Don’t take cold medicine before a sick visit
When you’re sick, your doctor may want to evaluate your symptoms without the effects of any over-the-counter medications. ‘If possible, don’t take anything so your doctor can see any abnormal findings and assess your condition,’ says Dr. Iyengar.
‘Some medications may raise blood pressure, and your physician would not know if the medication or the illness could be the cause.’ If you’re really hurting, it’s probably okay to go ahead—your doctor wants you to feel better and will rely on you to describe your symptoms.
But definitely let the doctor know which medications you’ve taken.
