Woe: Pain that won't quit
Remedy: Tylenol No. 1 acetaminophen with codeine and caffeine, $9*
Tylenol No. 1 contains the painkiller codeine, which Brady recommends if run-of-the-mill Tylenol isn't doing the trick for you. But turn to it only on occasion, she warns. Long-term use can diminish its effects and result in constipation and liver damage; regularly taking it alongside cold meds containing acetaminophen is also ill-advised. Codeine causes drowsiness, adds Dr. Juurlink, so avoid alcohol and don't drive while taking this drug.