Question 1

is xanax (alprazolam) and nyquil safe?

Accepted Answer

Depends on dose: Xanax (alprazolam) and nyquil are sedating. Some folks are more sensitive than others. Dosing is also important. Mixing sedating medications can be difficult because they can have more than additive effects. Be careful.

Question 2

hello i take 1mg of xanax (alprazolam) for my anxiety. unfortunately, i have caught the cold. would it be safe to take nyquil along with the xanax (alprazolam)?

Accepted Answer

It should be safe: It should be safe to use xanax (alprazolam) and nyquil, but please be careful you do not feel excessively sleepy afterwards.  Especially if you drive the next day.

Question 3

is it safe for me to take 0.5mg of xanax with a typical dose of nyquil severe cold and flu?

Accepted Answer

SLEEPINESS SEVERE: THE NYQUIL AND XANAX ARE BOTH SEDATING DRUGS SO WILL MAKE THE PATIENT VERY DROWSY!
SO HE SHOULD AVOID DRIVING

Question 4

what are the effects of taking nyquil with large dose of xanax (alprazolam)?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous. : Nyquil has a good amount of alcohol in it and you should not mix xanax (alprazolam) with alcohol. At best, you will be very sleepy. At worst, you could stop breathing and die.

Question 5

is it ok to take nyquil with 3mg of xanax (alprazolam) when the xanax (alprazolam) has been in my system for 3 hours?

Accepted Answer

OTC cold med: Nyquil contains doxylamine, an antihistamine which is sedating . It will interact with Xanax (alprazolam) still in your system to increase drowsiness and may cause dizziness. Ask your pcp or pharmacist to recommend a cold med with a non-sedating antihistamine which is safer. Hope this helps.

Question 6

i mixed, a half of xanax, (alprazolam) nyquil, and alcohol. will i be okay?

Accepted Answer

Doses matter: Doses matter.  Small amounts, you should be fine.  But  large enough doses can kill you.  You need to be honest and give exact amounts here if you want your question to be answered better. Bigger question, why did you do this?  Were you trying to hurt yourself?  By asking the question, you know this was not a good idea. This issue needs to be explored with a professional.

Question 7

i took my dose of .75 xanax (alprazolam) about an hour ago. i'm sick with the flu can i now take nyquil?

Accepted Answer

Insomnia: I understand your desire to have good sleep.
Xanax (alprazolam) helps with Anxiety which can help sleep. 
Exercise in the evening.
Do Breathing and Music Relaxation. 
Feel Blessing of 3 million air sacs in your lungs due to which you are alive. 
Believe that Breath is Life!
Using Xanax (alprazolam) with Nyquil may increase dizziness and  some impairment in thinking and judgment
See Psychiatrist for Therapy and Medication.

Question 8

i took 2 .5mg of xanax about 30 mins apart. the first one was 1 hour ago and 2nd was 20 minutes ago. can i take nyquil cold and flu in about 45 mins?

Accepted Answer

Nyquil c interaction: There are a number of different types of Vicks Nyquil Cold and Flu preparations. I checked possible interactions for the "severe cold and flu " type. Moderate interactions are possible. See:  https://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=54-16419,133-54. I encourage you to check on Drugs Com  interaction checker if you are on one of the "nighttime" formulations.

Question 9

i took 4 mg xanax (alprazolam) prescribed , but i'm like really sick and have a fever was wondering if i can take nyquil to help with the fever and sickness?

Accepted Answer

Large dose: the largest alprazolam (xanax) tablet is 2 mg, and that is already a high dose, so I don't know exactly what you are taking, or why it was prescribed.  Xanax is generally given initially as 0.5 or even 0.25 mg three or four times daily, and a common dose might be 1 mg three times a day.  NyQuill is meant for cough, and to treat fever aspirin, acetaminophen or motrin works best &amp; is ok with xanax.

Question 10

can t take xanax (alprazolam) after taking nyquil sleep aid a couple hours ago?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: It will be ok.  Don't overdo any of these though.

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Hello i take 1mg of xanax (alprazolam) for my anxiety. unfortunately, i have caught the cold. would it be safe to take nyquil along with the xanax (alprazolam)?

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Is it safe for me to take 0.5mg of xanax with a typical dose of nyquil severe cold and flu?

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What are the effects of taking nyquil with large dose of xanax (alprazolam)?

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Is it ok to take nyquil with 3mg of xanax (alprazolam) when the xanax (alprazolam) has been in my system for 3 hours?

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I mixed, a half of xanax, (alprazolam) nyquil, and alcohol. will i be okay?

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I took my dose of .75 xanax (alprazolam) about an hour ago. i'm sick with the flu can i now take nyquil?

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I took 2 .5mg of xanax about 30 mins apart. the first one was 1 hour ago and 2nd was 20 minutes ago. can i take nyquil cold and flu in about 45 mins?

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I took 4 mg xanax (alprazolam) prescribed , but i'm like really sick and have a fever was wondering if i can take nyquil to help with the fever and sickness?

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Can t take xanax (alprazolam) after taking nyquil sleep aid a couple hours ago?

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