Why is that most flu medicines make you feel wacky?

you should consult a pharmasist if the over the counter meds are making you feel like this. i dont think that these meds should make you feel this way. i have not had any problems with such meds. they could be interfering with your current meds.

I've had my fill of side effects from medication, that is why I do not use prescription medication. For a year or better now I have gone all natural remedies. I have many health issues yet I feel better now than when I took heart medication and water pills. I can't say I felt as if I was drinking but I sure got sick. Thank You for your post.

I thought most of these medicines are labelled 'non drowsy' so the drunken affect wouldn't happen, or shouldn't happen, those are the medicines that I go for my friend, although having said that I much prefer to take home made remedies to cure the flu, but I am fortunate in that I do not succumb to the flu (touches wood just in case!) it may be because my immune system is strong due to the fact that I sweat the germs out of my system going to the gym as often as I do! Since going to the gym I have been far more healthier, both body and mind! Cheers ;0)

It has been so long since I have taken anything like that but I do recall those feelings from before. Also how some meds will cause you to have a sleepless or restless night or even worse have night mares.

I really don't take anything but over the counter stuff like sinus pills etc....so I don't really feel whacky from them...

Hi eaforeman6! Yes, flu medicines can make you feel wacky sometimes..I guess, that is why there is a formula that is non drowsy or for day time flu medicines so the wackiness can be limited or avoided. lol Take care and have a great day! lovelots..faith

Hmmmmm......... some of us........ now I'm not saying you necessarily .......or me .........are a bit wacky to begin with! But you are right. Even the non-drowsy stuff gets me a little loopy (ok....loopier)too!