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A member asked:

I have had 8 shots of whiskey today and just took nyquil and just read not to do that will i be ok?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not recommended: You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with NyQuil. if you experience a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling call 911.

Dr Rhoades and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2015

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