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Old 09-01-2014, 06:27 PM
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For those who like ZzzQuil

After some poking around online, I see this stuff contains alcohol.
I've noticed a few posts that a few take this stuff to aid sleep.
Just a heads up.
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Old 09-01-2014, 06:46 PM
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I refuse all sleep medication already anyway but not for this reason
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Old 09-01-2014, 07:06 PM
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Thanks. All i know is that nyquill messes me up worse than vodka.
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Old 09-01-2014, 07:11 PM
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I couldn't figure out why I looked forward to it so much, after day three I saw the alcohol content!
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Old 09-01-2014, 07:15 PM
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Good looking out Dawg
I am one of those lucky one who has no problems sleeping.
How have you been doing? Still trucking?
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[QUOTE="Carlotta;4873608"]Good looking out Dawg I am one of those lucky one who has no problems sleeping. How have you been doing? Still trucking?

Truckin' right along, Carlotta
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Old 09-01-2014, 08:31 PM
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luckily, there's plenty of non-alcohol based sleep aids available. i still use a sleep pill occasionally if my brain simply won't turn off for whatever reason (the most annoying nuisance in the world!)............. i purchased a "value" bottle of 96 sleep pills earlier this year for a measly $7, i still have some pills left over 7 months later.

i suspect the reason these various drug companies add that tiny amount of alcohol along with their sleep agent is that the alcohol "enhances" the sleepy effect, but that's just what i read online.
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Old 09-01-2014, 08:37 PM
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I tried ZzzQuil WHEN I was in my drinking days and it didn't do squat!
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Old 09-01-2014, 09:08 PM
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omg!! i avoid anything by nyquil - memories as a child it made me so sick

i am taking somnapure
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Old 09-02-2014, 06:21 AM
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When I first took a look at the title, I thought it said who likes "ZZTop" ?

Just goes to show how old I am huh? Is that band still "ROCKING" in this Generation?
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Old 09-02-2014, 07:33 AM
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When I tried to get Sober 4 years ago, I got addited to NyQuil because I couldn't sleep. Horrible....tolerance works just as bad as the bottle, and the withdrawal was awful. I take melatonin for sleep problems, but in general, I sleep pretty well now.

Yeah, I love how zzzzQuil advertises it as non-habit forming......

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Old 09-02-2014, 07:39 AM
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I try to avoid all medication unless I am in excruciating pain. Alcoholics/addicts and pills, sleep meds, pain killers, etc. are just a bad combo IMO.

There is an insomnia section of SR that has a sticky thread in it with great tips on falling asleep.
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Old 09-02-2014, 08:14 AM
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When I first took a look at the title, I thought it said who likes "ZZTop" ? Just goes to show how old I am huh? Is that band still "ROCKING" in this Generation?
Yes, they're pretty much a 'Casino Band' these days, if you know what I mean.
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Great info!!
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Old 09-02-2014, 09:23 AM
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I have used this a couple times.

It's liquid benadryl. I've never seen any alcohol listed in this. Now, Nyquil, of course has it.

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edited to add - I only took notice of this post because I know one isn't supposed to drink with antihistamines. It's a warning on ZzzQuil's bottle too to not drink alcoholic beverages.
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Some years ago an old timer in AA got into it and was buying it by the case until he found out about its contents.

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My grandfather who got sober in his early 40s used to guzzle that stuff. Lol. Yeah, not so sure if it's a good idea for an alcoholic. Probably a very bad idea.
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For years, I took Benedryl from time to time as a sleep aid. Worked like a charm and was supposed to not be habit forming.

But unfortunately, I'm afraid I've become a bit too reliant on it since I've stopped drinking. Taking 2 every night..its like i'm AFRAID I won't be able to sleep. I told myself I would get through this week of work (really MUST get sleep or I'm a zombie...and I have too much to do), and then next week really start tapering off it.

Anyone use Valerian? I noticed that the SleepyTime tea I used to buy has it as an ingredient, but then realized I could buy the vitamin itself and add it to any teas (I like to switch up flavors from time to time).
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For years, I took Benedryl from time to time as a sleep aid. Worked like a charm and was supposed to not be habit forming.

But unfortunately, I'm afraid I've become a bit too reliant on it since I've stopped drinking. Taking 2 every night..its like i'm AFRAID I won't be able to sleep. I told myself I would get through this week of work (really MUST get sleep or I'm a zombie...and I have too much to do), and then next week really start tapering off it.

Anyone use Valerian? I noticed that the SleepyTime tea I used to buy has it as an ingredient, but then realized I could buy the vitamin itself and add it to any teas (I like to switch up flavors from time to time).
Yes for Velerian, because it's a plant extract and yes for SleepyTime herbal tea for the natural chamomile content. Both non addictive. But I limit my use to when I have a stressful time at work.
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I used Valerian and Tryptophan as needed at nighttime. It worked well with no hangovers, and I was never tempted to abuse it. Now I'm able to get sleepy and fall asleep and stay asleep without it. I rarely use it anymore. Served its purpose in my first year of sobriety! I think I used the Sleepytime tea too. I used several teas and still use those.
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