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I accidentally took a single adult dose of nyquil (2 pills) five hours after having one beer, and promptly went to bed. did i risk respiratory depression and hypoxia / brain damage during sleep due to this interaction?

Q: i accidentally took a single adult dose of nyquil (2 pills) five hours after having one beer, and promptly went to bed. did i risk respiratory depression and hypoxia / brain damage during sleep due to this interaction?

: No. By 5 hours out the alcohol left in your system is not significant. It would not trigger the cited issues. Relax and sleep well.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

No. By 5 hours out the alcohol left in your system is not significant. It would not trigger the cited issues. Relax and sleep well.

Answered 1/3/2023

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Am unaware of any reported case of brain damage secondary to hypoxia following beer and a modest dose of Nyquil. Have you experienced the onset of neurological symptoms subsequent to this?

Answered 1/15/2023

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A member asked:

I accidentally took a single adult dose of nyquil (2 pills) five hours after having one beer, and promptly went to bed. did i risk respiratory depression and hypoxia / brain damage during sleep due to this interaction?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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