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Very depressed and have been taking nyquil liquicaps to help induce sleep for a week. read that it can damage brain and memory. is this true?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Unlikely but: Greatly doubt that NyQuil would damage your brain but prolonged sleep disruption may potentially cause mental issues. If you have depression issue, I would strongly urge you to seek psychiatric care ASAP.

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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