OTC med question

[amberlyrose]

I took some sudafed 12 hour at 6pm. It only has decongestant.
is it ok to take NyQuil so I can get some sleep around 10-11pm? 

[Jalapeñomel]

Sudafed makes me crazy speedy...I cannot handle it.

I have no idea if you can or should mix the two. You may be able to take a benedryl. Call your local CVS/Walgreens, and they can tell you if you can take it or not.

[amberlyrose]

Feb 2, 2013 22:05:13 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Does the Nyquil have a the same ingredient as the sudafed?

It does not. 

[Jalapeñomel]

Some of the nyquils do have pseudoephedrine in it and some don't (that's the active ingredient in sudafed).

[Jalapeñomel]

Per wikipedia: Regular nyquil does not have pseudoephedrine, only the Nyquil D.

[Chib]

Walgreens has a pharmacist chat where people can ask questions if you can mix medicines or not. I've used it before and they were very informative.

[kristie]

I would take sudafed and Benadryl without concern at the same time. What meds are in NyQuil?

[Jalapeñomel]

Feb 2, 2013 22:15:39 GMT -5 kristie said:

I would take sudafed and Benadryl without concern at the same time. What meds are in NyQuil?

• Acetaminophen (325 mg/15 mL) (pain reliever/fever reducer)
• Dextromethorphan (15 mg/15 mL) (cough suppressant)
• Doxylamine succinate (6.25 mg/15 mL) (antihistamine/hypnotic)

[Jalapeñomel]

I might be the only person in the world that is not affected by Nyquil. It does not help me sleep, but one benedryl works like a charm.

[kristie]

I hate mixed meds. I prefer singular ingredients, the combos get confusing. I would vote for Benadryl. I think the NyQuil is fine and would probably take it if I had nothing else

[amberlyrose]

I don't have Benadryl so I think I'll take the NyQuil.

Thanks for the info on the Walgreens chat- I didn't know about it!

[karmasabiotch]

Benedryl makes me feel like Im having a heart attack.

I love NyQuil.