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Sleep therapy and a cold

What does everyone use to sleep when they have a cold?  Before SA I used Nyquil, now I'm a little leary of it b/c of the sedating effect.  Is it still okay to use?

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Permalink Reply by ZolliStar on January 24, 2012 at 9:29am

If you have OSA, I suspect Nyquil would be okay to use. I sometimes take a mild sedative to get to sleep, although now that I'm re-learning how to sleep, I don't have to do this much any more.

If you have Central Sleep Apnea, maybe you should check with your doctor.

Anyone here able to offer reliable advice to Kristi?

Permalink Reply by Mary Z on January 25, 2012 at 9:31am

Kristi, I am not a medical professional, but I think Nyquil in the prescribed dose would be fine to take for the short period of time you would need it during a cold.  I haven't had to take anything in a long time. 

Keep us posted on how you're doing.

Permalink Reply by Mike on January 27, 2012 at 2:40pm
I usually take sudafed.

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