Pharmacists warn jab users to take care with common cold and flu remedies
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Doncaster GP Dr Dean Eggitt and Superdrug pharmacy superintendent Rachel Jones warn that people on Mounjaro or Wegovy face a higher dehydration risk when ill, which makes NSAIDs such as ibuprofen riskier for the kidneys. The article also flags that sedating antihistamines like diphenhydramine can worsen constipation and that decongestants can raise blood sugar, so jab users should check with a pharmacist before reaching for cold remedies.
Source: Daily Mail (8 Nov 2026). Image: Daily Mail.