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Can Nyquil And Adderall Be Taken Together?
Question: Hi my names XXXX I am 68 and I have ADD/ADHD.
Please forgive me for an OCD moment to exclaim my overwhelming, passionate situation. I hope to talk with a mental health professional about some over the counter medicines that have upset my balanced life with prescription mental ihealth medications. I have lived a relatively balanced life with several combinations of medications for over 40 years. You may stop reading now and leave the rest of this potentially chat session with one of your professionals. I would prefer email or a phone call but ....
I have experienced a lot of imbalances during more than a week on over the counter congestion relief . I tried to get an appointment with my doctors but it may take many days ... hence this attempt to, at a minimum, find relief from a cold or virus that was being relieved with Nyquil and Metamucil. I was frustrated with concern from my family that I needed to adjust my mental health medicine very soon. However, just as I was going get urgent help, my wife read that Nyquil should not be taken by people on Adderall and the unbalanced symptoms I have can happen.
So, I stopped and am experiencing a more balanced condition.
I take a generic version of Adderall and Lamotrigine. I have been balanced with variations on this combination for several years.
My email is YYYY@YYYY
Phone 636 236-0954
Please forgive me for an OCD moment to exclaim my overwhelming, passionate situation. I hope to talk with a mental health professional about some over the counter medicines that have upset my balanced life with prescription mental ihealth medications. I have lived a relatively balanced life with several combinations of medications for over 40 years. You may stop reading now and leave the rest of this potentially chat session with one of your professionals. I would prefer email or a phone call but ....
I have experienced a lot of imbalances during more than a week on over the counter congestion relief . I tried to get an appointment with my doctors but it may take many days ... hence this attempt to, at a minimum, find relief from a cold or virus that was being relieved with Nyquil and Metamucil. I was frustrated with concern from my family that I needed to adjust my mental health medicine very soon. However, just as I was going get urgent help, my wife read that Nyquil should not be taken by people on Adderall and the unbalanced symptoms I have can happen.
So, I stopped and am experiencing a more balanced condition.
I take a generic version of Adderall and Lamotrigine. I have been balanced with variations on this combination for several years.
My email is YYYY@YYYY
Phone 636 236-0954
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Nyquil contains the stimulant dextromethorphan which is used for congestion. This absolutely should not be mixed with Adderall, because this doubles up on stimulants and can cause symptoms of unbalance. As long as you avoid Nyquil, you should be okay.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Nyquil contains the stimulant dextromethorphan which is used for congestion. This absolutely should not be mixed with Adderall, because this doubles up on stimulants and can cause symptoms of unbalance. As long as you avoid Nyquil, you should be okay.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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