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Nyquil cough...how long will it put you to sleep?
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Up to 6 hours averag: It causes up to 6 hours of sleep on average, but beware that some people are more sensitive to the sedating properties andalusia sleep longer. Dinky drive or operate machinery unless you are wide awake.
Answered 6/14/2015
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