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I Took NyQuil About Two Hours Ago And Just Took

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Posted on Wed, 2 Jan 2019
Question: I took NyQuil about two hours ago and just took benadryl to fall asleep because the NyQuil wasn’t working and I am very sick. Is this okay to do?
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Answered by Dr. Remy Koshy (1 hour later)
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Yes, you should be fine after taking Benadryl following Nyquil. You may experience an increase in dizziness or drowsiness. Apart from the possible increase in sedation, you will be fine.

But please refrain from doing so frequently.
I hope this helps,


Please feel free to discuss further,

Regards
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I Took NyQuil About Two Hours Ago And Just Took

Brief Answer: Explained below Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor, Yes, you should be fine after taking Benadryl following Nyquil. You may experience an increase in dizziness or drowsiness. Apart from the possible increase in sedation, you will be fine. But please refrain from doing so frequently. I hope this helps, Please feel free to discuss further, Regards