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Unable To Get Complete Sleep. Is It Dangerous To Take Nyquil Every Night?

Is it dangerous to take Nyquil every night? I sleep extremely well when I take it but don t sleep well at all when I don t. So I use it almost every night. I don t sleep well with Benadryl or Melatonin or Advil Pm. I typically wake at 4am and have trouble going back to sleep. But with Nyquil I have a deep and long lasting sleep and wake refreshed in the am. What is the down side to this.
Sat, 8 Sep 2012
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You appear to be suffering from chronic insomnia with addiction to nyquil. Nyquil is not a treatment for insomnia.

It has various compounds which are addictive and can be harmful in the long run if taken on chronic basis.

You need to get yourself evaluated by a Neurologist or Sleep Specialist who would then work up your case to find the root cause for your insomnia and prescribe medicines and treatment accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sweta Singla
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Unable To Get Complete Sleep. Is It Dangerous To Take Nyquil Every Night?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You appear to be suffering from chronic insomnia with addiction to nyquil. Nyquil is not a treatment for insomnia. It has various compounds which are addictive and can be harmful in the long run if taken on chronic basis. You need to get yourself evaluated by a Neurologist or Sleep Specialist who would then work up your case to find the root cause for your insomnia and prescribe medicines and treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sweta Singla