text: i'm on quinapril and i have a horrible head cold.  i used to take dayquill. what do i take now? i usually take otc stuff for colds/allergies but i think the stuff i'm on now isn't supposed to be taken with otc stuff.  what do i do to alleviate the sneezing, drippy nose, stuff head congestion? take a hot bath, wrap yourself up in very heavy blankets (it will sweat your body out and release the toxins that are causing you to feel so badly). drink hot herbal tea with lemon every hour or so. avoid spicy food or cold drinks -anything that will aggravate it as sometimes colds can go to the throat too. rest your head but sleep in an upright position so that you can rest easier. get plenty of vitamin c and water. honey also has some healing effects and can be good on warm toast. soup is also perfect. but i don't recommend taking anything otc as nowadays they are having so many recalls (like the recent one on acetominiphin pain reliever pills). just let it run its course and be sure to stay warm and keep your head and feet warm and dry. you'll feel better gradually but sleep, fuids, and rest are best.