Is it bad to take Nyquil to make you go to sleep, even when you don't have a cold. And your not sick.?
116679
it is definitely bad to take nyquil when you don't need it. regular usage of the medications it contains can cause serious liver problems. it sounds like you have a dependency. talk to your doctor about it. if you find you are addicted, try narcotics anonymous (check your local phone book)
521944
I think I answered your other question to the same effect !\nNUX VOMICA 30 before bedtime will make you sleep peacefully and will remove all complications pertaining to your use of other harsh medicines and with drawl symptoms !\nEmail me if you need any further help !\nTake Care and God Bless you !
793050
Nyquil, Xanax, Ambian, Tylenol PM, Advil PM, etc...\n\nI know taking sleep aids is not good for you but neither is not sleeping.  I've had insomnia for most of my life so I usually try to take something once a week just so my body can rest
415667
Its one of the side effects to the drug. \nI would reccomend not taking sleeping pills as they are horrible for your health. Chamomile tea before bed and a lavender smelling pillow should do the trick.
723423
you have to take it the first sign of a cold 3 times a day. until those sniffles are gone. it doesn't work if you take it at the middle of a cold it's too late. your cold has tooken over. and its hard to get rid of. try Coldeeze during these times,it shortens the cold.
742994
Generally,  medicines do say when they cause drowsiness on the label, in the section that contains warnings.  Sometimes medicines that aren't expected to cause drowsiness will cause it for some people.  Or maybe your mom and your brother just needed to rest to help with whatever was making them sick.  I hope they're feeling better soon.
776423
There aren't really medicines that will prevent you from getting a cold, however taking adult multivitamins, and making sure that you are eating healthy and exercises, substantially lowers your risk for getting a cold. Also making sure you wash your hands, or carry hand sanitizer with you can help. Also, avoiding people who have the cold will help too. :) Making sure your immunity is up is KEY!
1120088
Go to local store and pick up supplement called Echinacea.  It will help kick start you immune system.  Every time I feel a cold coming on, I use it and the cold is shorten.
197510
No.  I feel the same when I take a non drowsy medicine.  Its like taking an Advil.  You just feel a little better.
324581
Basically, you need a time machine because really the only thing to get rid of a cold is time...it has to run its course and that is 3-7 days usually.  But you can treat the symptoms and NyQuil is pretty good at knocking you out so you feel better, get some sleep (which you need) and soon it will be tomorrow and you will probably feel better.  Tylenol is also good for fever and nice long baths feel good and they have stuff to put in your bath or shower to relieve cold symptoms.  Plus get lots of fluids (especially water) Get well soon!
298937
I personally think it will make matters worse. I'm sick with a cold my 3 yr old brought home from preschool and chasing after both of the kids is really wearing me down. Usually by this time in the day I have the clothes done, the house cleaned, the kids bathed, and we have you usually done our morning stretches and jogged in place. But guess what none of it is done I'm just wore from the cold and chasing around. So don't work out just lay in bed and relax thats what I would do if I could. I hope you feel better.
835127
Use afrin or some other kind of nosespray. It completely clears your nose for a while and it's basically the best thing ever for a cold. Nyquil works good during the night for me when I have a cold, too.
670546
NO, DO NOT EAT POPSICLES.\n\nAs you said warm chicken broth, tea with lemon and honey, and take Sudafed. Take the kind that included sore throat.  Also, even tho it is spring, and the weather is warm, stay in bed for 24 hours, and wrap a scarf around your neck, and sleep. Do not take the non drowsy Sudafed. Take the kind that helps you sleep. Also take some NyQuil.\nSleep and warmth help best.
11192
Zinc tablets or pills and some good sleep :)\n\nCuts the common cold down by over 3 days :)
1094803
YES! I have suffered from hay fever my whole life, and when it gets bad I feel drowsy and lethargic with or without medication.  At least medication gets rid of the other symptons and you can have a snooze in peace.
3162
There is no cure for the cold. You just have to ride it out. You can take over the counter med., get plenty of rest, chicken noodle soup,plenty of liquids (water and/or juice). Maybe a soothing bath and/or shower to help you relax and feel good. Listen to some Soothing music.
1045056
I got hooked on Nyquil for a month or two myself. I used to use it because I couldn't go to sleep at night and I knew I had to wake up early for work. Your right though after a while, your body builds a tolerance to it, so you have to increase the dosage to get the same effect. I know its bad to substitute one evil over another but to combat this I started smoking a lil bit of "weed" at night.\n\nI then thought well shi* this isn’t right either, so I started listening to meditation tapes about an hour before I went to bed. I would take a nice hot shower, (have an orgasm by means of sex or masturbation) and also make sure to avoid all forms of caffeine past a certain time in the day. Avoid chocolates and sugar too might help a bit. After about a week of doing this I didn’t need Nyquil again..\n\n\nGood luck=)\n\nOH YEAH: If all else fails find a really boring guy to talk to at night on the phone, might help too lolz..