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NyQuil; Bad Dream/Nightmare Medicine???
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Posted By:
X
in McKinney, TX
Mar 11, 2005
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For the past week, I have developed a little Nyquil habit. Lately, I have been having some AWESOME dreams!!!! The Weird thing is that they have been Night Mares, but I have somewhat become de-sensitised, and they are actually enjoyable. I have also noticed an improvement in my Lucid dreaming. With all this combined together, I know that I am in a nightmare, but instead of changing it into a nice dream like an orgy with the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, I choose to stay in the nightmare, and for some odd reason, I am enjoying myself, even when I wake up in the midddle of the night, I try to go back to sleep, I want to return to that same nightmare.
Has anyone had this little problem???
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Katherine
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Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 | 11:54 AM
Googling alcohol antihistamine tells us "Some antihistamines cause drowsiness which can be increased by alcohol." (Can't link to the page, it says you have to log in, but it's the first result.)
We are told on this page
http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/how_antihistamines_used_allergic_rhinitis_000077_10.htm
about taking antihistamines that one should "Avoid alcohol and tranquilizers, which increase drowsiness."
Interestingly, quite a few of the results have to do with a study that says antihistamines impair one's driving more severely than alcohol does.
The Internet isn't a great place to get your medical advice, of course, but what I gleaned from all that is that alcohol + antihistamines probably isn't going to kill you, but it's still not a great idea, either.
On the other hand, this page looks fairly ominous:
http://transit-safety.volpe.dot.gov/Safety/DATesting/Newsletters/issue29/html/pg5.htm
Ouch! |
LIZETTE
in NEW JERSEY
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 | 11:26 AM
IVE BEEN TAKING NYQUIL LIKE EVERYNIGHT FOR 4 MONTHS (EXCEPT WHEN I DRINK)
AND I REALLY WANNA STOP DO YOU GUYS HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS HAS ANYONE YOU KNOW BEEN THAT HOOKED ON IT |
bookoo
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 | 05:01 PM
nyquil kicks ass. i'm drinking it right now. i am sick. and yes, the dreams have been coming and they are a bit scary. very vidid, very tim burton. i like it a lot. as long as you're sick, you might as well have some fun, right? |
CanaDan
in BC Canada
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Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 | 08:27 AM
If you're taking NyQuil when you're not sick, STOP. If you find yourself looking for symptoms and rationalizing the use of Nyquil to yourself, then LAY OFF. There's no reason why anyone should get 'hooked' on over the counter cold medicine... Seriously, how low can you go? 
If it's difficulty sleeping that's making you reach for the Nyquil, here's a much healthier, more enjoyable, and more effective cure.
Marijuana.
Smoke just enough to get a buzz on, not enough for a full-out stone, and within 30 minutes you'll be sleeping like the dead. Besides, weed is much safer than a cocktail mix of words you can't spell, much less pronounce (unless you live in the US, then there's the danger of being thrown in jail for some harmless toking... Go figure, you can get physically addicted to legal Nyquil, but not to illegal ganja...) |
Irvine
in Corunna, ONT, Canada
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Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2005 | 11:04 AM
I just took 3 tbsp of NyQuil because the 2 tbsp dose did squat last night when I took it (been home for 3 days with strep throat) and then 15 minutes later I took some ibuprofen, forgetting about the NyQuil...now typing is becoming hard and I'm getting really sleepy...has anyone else had this problem before? |
Alex
in San Diego
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Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2005 | 11:13 AM
From what I've heard, the makers of Nyquil have removed one of the active ingredients from it, because it was being used to make methamphetamines. So it's no longer as effective as it used to be. |
slizzariffic
in harrisonburg, virginia
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 | 02:08 AM
soooooo there is much talk of nyquil, (to quote my canadian friends) eh??? basically don't take it w/ any other substance (except smoking weed) and u will be fine. if you are experiencing sweet ass lucid dreams then go w/ it, it might be your key to awareness 21st century style. obviously if you live within the u.s. you can get help for whatever is (actually) ailing you. don't blame it on the gloriousness that is nyquil. |
Sleep Master
in USA
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2006 | 12:48 PM
yo i had some sleep issues so the dr. prescribed me antihistamine pills which is the same thing thats in nyquil minus the other shit. Its just supposed to make u drowsy and it does, but just like nyquil you get very scary dreams and I do not like it. Also I feel groggy and hard to get up in the morning. Same with tylenol PM. Alcohol will help you sleep normally (and probably not dream), but the antihistamine is what is causing you to lucid dream. Good luck.... |
Jape
in portland oregon
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Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 | 07:12 PM
Nyquil + codeine is called Purple or Purple Juice the comination of the red codeine cough syrup and the green nyquil makes purple, fucks you up my buddy does it alot i havent i wouldnt recommend it dude just sits there like a pile of shit, isnt Dextromethorphan DXM thats shit is good straight |
Artificial Sleep
in U.S.
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Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 | 07:45 AM
The makers of Nyquil do have a product on the shelf that does not contain one or more of the active ingredients, but in some stores they still sell the "fully loaded" version. Whoever says Nyquil is not addictive is actually quite nuts, or contains more self-control than any person I care to meet.
I have been taking Nyquil almost religiously for approximately 6 years, maybe longer. I have serious concerns about what it is doing to my liver and other organs. I canNOT fall asleep without it. I lie awake hours on end and do not enjoy any R.E.M. sleep whatsoever. I feel this is a serious addiction, however, I do not feel that I can sleep without the aid of it. I have tried Tylenol PM and it does nothing for me, unless I have a Nyquil chaser.
For God's sake, it comes with its own shot glass!
I have a problem. How do I know it's a problem? Well, besides the fact that I said I"ve taken it religiously for 6 years? It's obvious to me that I have a problem because I'm embarrassed to tell my friends I take it every night. |
lauren
in ontario canada
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Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 | 01:42 AM
I can't believe that you guys are taking this stuff for the high!!! That is so scary! I have a friend who died last year due to this addiction. He was using Robitusin (don't think I spelled that right, sorry ) on a daily basis. Seriously lay off or you will KILL yourself. Stay on the Mary Jane and away from the man made dope, it's so dirty. I mean if you are really sick and need some cough syrup I mean go ahead but to do this as a recreational drug you must be absolutley nuts. Where I am from these people are the real junkies. |
Kris
in Los Angeles
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Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 | 01:41 AM
I asked a friend if Ambien was addictive. Her answer, Getting a full nights sleep is addictive. I know the feeling.
As I get older sleep gets both more necessary and elusive. Pot rips out my throat, leaves me hung over, paranoid, is against the law and some times wakes me up. It does nothing for my allergies. I don't drink or do drugs, This is my addiction of choice. You can get it with out the Ibuprofen. My little 10% alcohol in a shot glass hardly constitutes a drinking problem.
I am getting over a cold and see no reason to give up Nyquil and sleep.
Health insurance is unaffordable for me so spare me the "go to the doctors" comments. The way I see it, If I am taking Nyquil I am working. If I am working I am making money. If I can make enough money I can get health insurance. When I do I will go to the doctor to talk about my sleep problem and you know what he is going to tell me? Try a little antihistamine at night. If that doesn't work we will put you on some thing scary like Ambien that makes you sleep walk, sleep drive and sleep eat.
I am a little defensive because for the first time in years I don't feel like a zombie. I am able to fearlessly use my power tools and drive with my eyes open. Today my friends told me it is unhealthy to have a swig of Nyquil at night. Like crashing my car or cutting off my thumb is good for my health.........
Personally, If I am going to have one addiction in life, this is going to be the one.
And I have always had weird dreams. |
lauren
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 | 03:57 PM
Whenver I take Nyquil I have really bizarre dreams and nightmares too, when I orinarily don't. |
victoria
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Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 | 11:16 PM
uh.. I'm 15 years old and I have recently started taking 2 tbsp once a night. I haven't had any bad dreams that I remember or any sign that any problems are occurring. I'm nervous as to whether it's addictive or not, and if so then I'm going to stop. As for now I want a good nights sleep. I used to smoke weed, but it's not worth it at all. And I have no idea why you people would suggest that as a sleeping substance. But hey.. whatever works for you, right?
All I want to know is if anyone has proof that it is addictive or is not addictive.
PEACE AND LOVE TO EVERYONE :D
&I;hope you all have a good nights rest  |
SPS
in Lawton, OK
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 | 12:35 AM
I'm glad I actually found an open forum where there's a relatively new post. Well, if you think about it, anything can be addicting, just some things more than others. Particularly it's those things that do something very good or pleasurable for you that become addicting. As such, NyQuil could become just as addictive as any drug. I've had something like strep or flu for the past week. I took two shots of NyQuil a night for half the week, and DayQuil throughout the day, as well as painkillers. (that's what I needed... the reason I got sick in the first place was alcohol poisoning from 30 shots of vodka at the beginning of the week. I don't usually drink...). Let's just say it REALLY helped, and I wanted to keep taking it, but I didn't. I knew I could get dependent on it after awhile, plus I didn't want to have to buy more after it ran out or when I got sick again.
So hopefully that's helpful. I was pretty high one of those days on the DayQuil.. lol (NyQuil is like pot and PCP with too much, while DayQuil is like speed.) Now I'm tempted to take more. lol |
horhay
in your mom
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Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 | 11:50 PM
remember 2 cups of nyquil is bad..
..but fun for about 1 second |
Angelica.
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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 | 11:26 PM
yeah ive been taking nyquil every night because i was sick and its actually been preventing my nightmares. because i usually have nightmares like every night and these help me sleep. im not as sick anymore but i want to keep taking it, is that a good thing? |
Miranda
in Courtenay BC
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Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 | 11:46 PM
I was just wondering if you could smoke pot AND take nyquil at the same time? |
Mercedes
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 | 10:37 AM
So what if your 13 and plan on killing yourself because you recently found out that you can painlessly kill yourself with medciene because you think that your mother hates you- excuse me, you know that your mother hates you. What if hotlines and help don't work. I feel lost so I'm just going to put an end to this. I know daddie will miss me but...How many bottles do you have to take. Starting with one? |
Mercedes
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 | 10:38 AM
And I don't get dreams. I'm scared of good and bad ones. I have never ever had dreams. |
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