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It's Saturday 05/10/2025. Hey, What's Going On! (lemmy.world)
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Already out on the road working. Probably going to be a long day.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (3 children)

I was feeling stuffy last night so I took some NyQuil. I woke up feeling like I'd had anesthesia. But the thing is, I take ZzzQuil every night because I can't sleep otherwise, so why is NyQuil so much more intense? I believe it's the same dose of sleeping medicine.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I believe NyQuil might have alcohol in it and that can enhance effects.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Ok, so what you're saying is I need to add bourbon to my nighttime routine?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago

As an Engineer this is my professional opinion.