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Is it safe to take NyQuil and Benadryl at the same time when going to bed?

Don Eamon  Follow

Hello NaTonya. So here’s the deal with NyQuil. It is a multi-drug liquid . It is designed for achy , coughing, fever and nighttime medication. That’s how there TV advertising goes. The drowsiness comes from the drug Doxylamine succinate . It’s a antihistamine just like diphenhydramine ( Benadryl ) . By combining the two you may be drowsy the next day once you climb out of your bed. If you have taken NyQuil before and you feel like you’re not getting a full nights sleep, I personally would be okay adding a 25mg Benadryl and see if that changes things. However, I would not make any big plans for anything special. Just in case you feel over medicated. I hope this helps?

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Diana Smith  Follow

Benadryl is an antihistamine. It's purpose is to reduce allergy symptoms like a funny nose. One of its side effects is a tendency to cause drowsiness. NyQuil already contains antihistamines, so additional drugs aren't needed.

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