What is it about Nyquil that makes me so drowsy and puts me to sleep? I know there is alchohol in it, but I can consume a LOT more alchohol than that and not be that tired. Is there something else in it that makes people tired? Also, is it bad to take it when I don't need it? Sometimes, if I am upset or just can't sleep for some reason I will take it to help me fall asleep. I took it every night for a week when my bf broke up with me. Is that pretty bad?
2006-09-02 17:59:26 · 14 answers · asked by parachute 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Benadryl would be a better choice for sleep..not habit forming..NyQuil has alcohol plus an antihistamine and other things to clear up stuffy noses, coughs etc, so you can sleep..
2006-09-02 18:10:56 · answer #1 · answered by jst4pat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the alcohol mixed with the other ingredients that make you sleepy. And YES its bad to take when you don't need it. Find something else to put you to sleep instead of a drug because even over the counter drugs can be addictive. Call someone to talk to next time you break up with your BF.
2006-09-02 18:07:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nyquil is about 40%alchol and contains a antihistamine called pseudoephedrine HCL that makes you drowsy so exercise caution dont drive or operate machines while taking this they have a non drosy day time formula called day quil hope this helps gorbalizer
2006-09-02 18:11:00 · answer #3 · answered by gorbalizer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should not be taking this type of product unless you are sick and need to be taking it. It is very easy to become addicted to these types of mixtures. If you are having trouble sleeping because of nerves or anxiety, you need to be going to a doctor, and not self-medicating. I am sorry to hear about your breakup, that is always a tough situation. A lot of these otc medications have been found to be very damaging to the liver and entire endocrine system. Have a good night.
2006-09-02 18:16:49 · answer #4 · answered by Sue F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called alcohol.
It's a different type of alcohol than what you drink. And it's addictive. It's a more pure concentration, and combined with the ingredients in it that nail your symptoms (which is also what make you sleepy), it's like nectar to some people.
Be careful, eventually the effects will wear off, you'll build a tolerance, you'll drink more, and you will develop liver problems.
2006-09-02 18:07:45 · answer #5 · answered by Bachman-ette 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It helps U Sleep Silly Lol
2006-09-02 18:04:45 · answer #6 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't take the alcohol when your mad-----by a non-drowsy form of the medication-always speak with the pharmacist
2006-09-02 18:04:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the dipenhydramine that is in it, its also in Benadryl and other OTC medicines for cold's and sleeplessness. Watch how much you take, only take it when your sick, if you need something for your nerves you need to see a doctor.
2006-09-02 18:04:57 · answer #8 · answered by T-Bird 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Antihistamine plus alcohol. You probably should not take it just for sleep.
2006-09-02 18:03:34 · answer #9 · answered by Cara Beth 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
diphenhydramine is the ingrediant that makes you drowsy. same ingrediant that is in benadryl
2006-09-02 18:04:51 · answer #10 · answered by Spuddy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋