Question for you Zicam Users

[LL2]

As an asthmatic I'm very vulnerable to getting bad colds, and I tried Zicam a while back when I was getting a cold, but I couldn't stick with it because the taste was so incredibly bad to me - I ended up gagging every time I put one of the lozenges in my mouth. Are there any other options? I think I've seen a Zicam nose spray? Has anyone tried that, and does it work too? Thanks!

[ans]

I use the nasal spray. It causes a good bit

of drainage that sort of stings the throat. But I've had fantastic luck with it stopping me from getting colds--it is worth it to me.
Ansley

[kd1]

I use the Zicam nasal swabs.

I've never tried the lozenges. I find the nasal swabs easy to use and they don't have side effects. My kids don't mind them either, but DH hated it and refuses to try it again.

[LL2]

Thank you thank you! I am going to look into both the spray and the swabs. I've just finished my second severe cold in less than a month, and it's getting really old!

[Doe]

We use the swabs...

I noticed that they recently came out with new packaging, too...

My mom, who is a bit immune suppressed as a cancer survivor, really swears by the Zicam... she was feeling bad on Friday morning, ran out to Rite Aid. I asked her how she felt last night and she is all better... I don't know how or why, but the stuff works.

Feel better!

[murphygirl]

I can't stand the taste of the lozenges. I too wonder about the swabs or the spray.

I couldn't get past the 2nd lozenge.

*Nic

[jenm]

DH is a Zicam fan

DH uses the spray (it's a gel spray, I think). He swears by it. I don't like it because it makes my nose sting and I question its efficacy!