Among her must-haves are combo she takes “when I’m down bad” and a “more potent nasal decongestant” than DayQuil.

If you need headache relief, trying an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine is usually the first step. Aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and naproxen sodium are different options you can try.

It's best known as the active ingredient in Tylenol, but the capsule and tablet forms of an off-brand name could cause confusion.