text: i have dry cough, colds & a sorethroat.? should i stop (temporarily) taking my vitamin c while taking the meds to cure my cough,colds & sorethroat? serious answer please. for the sore throat.. use warm water & some cayenne pepper... this does work.. i read it online with the herbs making you better instead of meds and when i had this sore throat it was really bad i did that and i gargle some and each time a little went down my throat.. i know it might be hot but it works... also do the hottie toddie..  its warm tea, some honey, & some cheap brandy...  drink some of that too and that will make your throat better too and even your cold hope you get well soon