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My boyfriend drank 5 beers about four or five hours ago, although he has a very bad cough! would it be safe for him to take nyquil now?
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Not safe,: Because alcohol increases toxicity of nyquil by slowing drug metabolism. Also both increase sedation and drowsiness and depress the central nervous system. Not recommended.
Answered 9/28/2016
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