I have a horrible cold and I didn't get much sleep last night. My DH said I should take some Nyquil to help me sleep tonight (Sunday night) so I can recover.
But I am nervous taking Nyquil on a Sunday night and having to get up at 6:30 to go to work on Monday! Does Nyquil knock you out, or do you think I'll be okay if I take it early enough, like 7 or 8pm? I just don't want to be falling asleep while I'm driving to work!
GOLD / coconut / 8266 posts
Everyone reacts differently. I avoid it on work nights because I need a good 10-12 hours of sleep or I'm ridiculously groggy. Feel better!
pomegranate / 3105 posts
I personally wouldn't take it...I would worry too much. I swear by advil cold and sinus.
bananas / 9628 posts
Not my proudest confession, but the other day I was up at 4am sick & NyQuil was all we had, I was off for the day, so I took it. It KICKED my ass! It wasn't until 8pm that I actually felt fully alert. But I don't ever take stuff like that so I have no tolerance. I would give yourself 12+ hrs before needing to function if you're not sure how you'll react, maybe take it after dinner & try to crash early or take Motrin & some Benadryl, the Benadryl will dry up your nose & help you sleep & the Motrin will decrease inflation & any soreness. Sudafed will keep most ppl up though, so avoid that. Hope you feel better soon!
clementine / 911 posts
If I absolutely have to take it on a work night (like if I'm so sick I can't sleep), I will usually take a half dose and take it earlier than my normal bedtime.
grapefruit / 4089 posts
@krispi: This is what I do as well. 1/2 the recommended dose and take it a bit early. I hate feeling groggy in the morning!
nectarine / 2262 posts
Good idea... maybe I will take a half dose super early! I just feel like I need to get some sleep to get better.
eggplant / 11824 posts
It used to knock me out! But, like all the good cold meds, since they had to change their formulas thanks to meth heads stealing the meds for cooking up meth, I think it's pretty weak now. 
ah, I long for the good old days of good cold meds!
hostess / wonderful watermelon / 39513 posts
@yoursilverlining: This made me laugh....meth heads! NyQuil does not make me groggy anymore. So sad.
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