I have had an on/off cold/sore throat in the past month. it usually happens when the seasons are changing (and ironically enough, i have to live in wisconsin!). now, my girlfriend and her family are all getting the flu. if that's next for me, i'm gonna be really mad. is this a popular time for the flu or for colds for anyone else out there??? also, and perhaps more importantly: for as long as i can remember, whenever i get a cold or a sore throat, ive just taken tylenol every 4 hours until it goes away. sometimes it takes 1 day, sometimes it takes 5 days. i know tylenol isn't the best option for a stuffy/runny nose and a sore throat, thats what i grew up taking and i have no idea what other medicines to try. so help me out here - what is the best thing to take??? i meainly need to stop the sore throat and clear out all the junk that gets in there, and i cant afford to get drowsy... HELP!!!