Question 1

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 2

i took .5 mg lorazepam tablet at 3pm for anxiety. i also have a severe cold. can i take nyquil in 4 to 5 hours before bed? the nyquil has 10% alcohol.

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Combining these medications after 4-5 hours will not risk any significant interaction.

Question 3

i take low dose of nyquil occasionally as a sleep aid and its quite effective.  a side effect for me is relief from anxiety symptoms the next day.why?

Accepted Answer

Sedating: Anxiety is often relieved with sedating medications and in fact hydroxyzine (another sedating antihistamine) has been used for treating anxiety.

Question 4

how long is clonazepam in your system? i took a 0.25 mg dose for anxiety 24 hrs ago. today, i have severe allergies and would like nyquil to sleep.

Accepted Answer

Taking meds together: I assume your question is if it is ok for you to take both clonazepam and benadryl (diphenhydramine) together since both of them make you drowsy. Clonazepam can be inside your system very long since it has a long half life, like a week to 10 days. However its action duration lasts for about 6-12 hours only. How much drowsiness you have when you take both medications depending on your tolerance. In general, it's ok.

Question 5

bad gastritis has re triggered horrible insomnia- was using weed, occasional nyquil for the last year, now i stopped them and trying to heal stomach. cannot sleep, severe anxiety. start weed again?

Accepted Answer

Gastritis: If you know that bad gastritis has triggered your horrible insomnia, thus leading to severe anxiety, I wouldn't recommend marijuana to treat anxiety. Instead, I would recommend treating gastritis, whether w/ or w/o medications. Often non-pharmacologic options are enough - avoid offending foods, eat smaller meals, don't eat for several hrs prior to bedtime, prop up head of bed, etc.

Question 6

could anti anxiety medication work?

Accepted Answer

Anxiolytic: Medications are often beneficial in the treatment of a variety of anxiety disorders.

Question 7

what is the best anti-anxiety drug?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: Anxiety comes in different types.  Panic attacks, bad worrying, phobic fears etc.  In fact anxiety comes with almost all psychiatric disorders in adults.  Think of it like a symptom and talk with your doctor to get a diagnosis and then the right drug.

Question 8

which anti-anxiety medication is best?

Accepted Answer

No -one best: Selective serotonin reuptakes and Buspar (buspirone) can be effective. Benzodiazapines can help for severe, short-term anxiety. Take care.

Question 9

how can i get on anti-anxiety medication?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: Need to be evaluated by a psychiatrist to determine presence of anxiety, type of anxiety, and to advise on best treatment approach.

Question 10

can anti anxiety meds affect chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: In fact, some of the anti-anxiety agents such as Ativan might help with nausea problem. Another drug that is helpful is zyprexa (olanzapine). 

The only concern is that some drugs might interfere with the breakdown of some chemotherapy drugs. Your oncologist should be able to review your meds for interaction with treatment. 

Even tamoxifen can have interactions with antidepressants.

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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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I took .5 mg lorazepam tablet at 3pm for anxiety. i also have a severe cold. can i take nyquil in 4 to 5 hours before bed? the nyquil has 10% alcohol.

A member asked:

I take low dose of nyquil occasionally as a sleep aid and its quite effective. a side effect for me is relief from anxiety symptoms the next day.why?

A member asked:

How long is clonazepam in your system? i took a 0.25 mg dose for anxiety 24 hrs ago. today, i have severe allergies and would like nyquil to sleep.

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Bad gastritis has re triggered horrible insomnia- was using weed, occasional nyquil for the last year, now i stopped them and trying to heal stomach. cannot sleep, severe anxiety. start weed again?

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Could anti anxiety medication work?

A member asked:

What is the best anti-anxiety drug?

A member asked:

Which anti-anxiety medication is best?

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How can i get on anti-anxiety medication?

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Can anti anxiety meds affect chemotherapy?

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