Can NyQuil Make You Tired?

Medicine effects each person differently, but on every bottle of medication, whether it be prescription or over-the-counter, there is a warning label explaining side effects that the medicines may cause. NyQuil, known as the "nighttime, sniffling, sneezing, so-you-can-rest" medicine, is intended to help you sleep through the night and can therefore make you tired.

NyQuil Effetcs

• NyQuil is a drug that fights the common cold and flu. Constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty breathing, rashes, excitability, inability to sleep, headaches, stomachaches, swelling and anxiety are all listed as possible side effects of the drug. Drowsiness can occur by taking NyQuil, but it is not certain. Much of the effects of the medicine depend on the individual.

Alcohol Content

• Alcohol is the first inactive ingredient in NyQuil, which is known to cause drowsiness. In addition, antihistamines with sedatives are often in the NyQuil formulas, thus it's important not to drive or operate heavy machinery once you've taken a dose off NyQuil.