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Can NyQuil Be Taken After Drinking Alcohol?

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Posted on Fri, 13 Mar 2015
Question: How long after having one drink is it ok to take NyQuil
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please take Nyqil 3 hours after taking alcohol

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Nyquil is a cold preparation and can cause drowsiness. It will increase the effects of alcohol when taken together. Therefore there might be increased drowsiness and inability to maintain alertness after taking Nyquil and alcohol together. It is best to take Nyquil around 3 hours after an alcoholic drink. Also after you have taken Nyquil, please avoid doing any high alert activities that might cause an accident.

You might feel more drowsy than usual.

Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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Can NyQuil Be Taken After Drinking Alcohol?

Brief Answer: Please take Nyqil 3 hours after taking alcohol Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. Nyquil is a cold preparation and can cause drowsiness. It will increase the effects of alcohol when taken together. Therefore there might be increased drowsiness and inability to maintain alertness after taking Nyquil and alcohol together. It is best to take Nyquil around 3 hours after an alcoholic drink. Also after you have taken Nyquil, please avoid doing any high alert activities that might cause an accident. You might feel more drowsy than usual. Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek