Does cold medicine, the one's that put you to sleep, affect your short term memory? Especially if you have a midterm the next day.

If it leaves you with that feeling that your not still on this planet feeling then yes because you lack the energy you need to think properly. Either take it and go to sleep pretty early or don't take it at all. If you do insist on taking it drink some coffee in the AM before your test. It's been proven that caffine and milk chocolate help keep you focused and is actually good for helping with memory. It's also best to study for it a bit more right before going to sleep. Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!! yes..... NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! i havent heard that. if anything it will help you get a good nights sleep. I can't remember I just took night time cold medicine NewsTarget.com printable article

Originally published July 24 2006

Many Over-the-Counter Cough Medications Ineffective (press release)

by NewsTarget

Americans spend $3.5 billion annually on over-the-counter cough remedies. Experts say much of this money is wasted. Guidelines released by the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) earlier this year indicate that many of the 鈥渁ctive鈥?ingredients in cough remedies may be ineffective, reports the May issue of the Harvard Health Letter.

There are many nonprescription cough medicines, but most contain the same types of active ingredients in a limited number of strengths and combinations. Here are the four main ones: