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    Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Vicks DayQuil Severe Cold-Flu oral.

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    Condition: Cold Symptoms
    8/18/2016 12:42:12 PM

    Reviewer: psuperguyq, 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    DayQuil works to mitigate my cold symptoms (runny nose, body aches, and headache) every time. The only downside is that as soon as 4 hours are up, my symptoms return. It then becomes a question of how long to wait until the next dose, since you should only take 4 doses a day.

    Condition: Cold Symptoms
    7/24/2016 11:55:33 PM

    Reviewer: Happy Bunny, 13-18 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 2

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    It worked, but the capsules were too big for me to swallow with my sore throat.

    Condition: Cold Symptoms
    4/1/2016 12:20:47 AM

    Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    The Severe version of Dayquil made my whole family sick. I don't know what's in this that did it but within 30 minutes, we all wanted to vomit and had major headaches. I don't recommend this product at all

    Condition: Cold Symptoms
    2/9/2016 12:26:29 PM

    Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Doesn't not help get rid of your cold. Robitussin works much better.

    Condition: Cold Symptoms
    2/7/2016 6:32:13 PM

    Reviewer: 13-18 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    It makes you feel better physically but emotionally I'm a Wreck I feel depressed and sad for no reason and I just cried for two hours straight after taking it and even though it says non drowsy it will make you want to pass out and cry. Idk of it was even worth it

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