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A member asked:

I have a horrid cold/flu thing. i have fever. i want 2 take nyquil but already took ambien (zolpidem). will this put me to dead sleep? i surely don't want that!

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

It should not hurt: But i would take only half the nyquil dose so you are not over sedated in the morning.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/2/2020

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Bad idea!: Nyquil is 25% alcohol! drinking alcohol on top of taking Ambien (zolpidem) could be a dangerous cocktail, indeed. Accidental overdoses can occur in situations such as these so good call asking the question.

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/29/2017

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