OP back to report. I'm just now starting to feel a little less groggy from this stuff. My entire day was wasted. Never again. Thanks to everyone who provided helpful responses.

Omg yes. The NyQuil hangover is the worst. I had better results with theraflu, though I had to add stuff to make it taste not-horrible. (Syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla.)

2,000 mg vitamin c can sometimes help the liver process

Anonymous wrote:I never take NyQuil for this reason, OP. It takes until evening for the grogginess to wear off. My husband takes it with no problem the next day, so it appears to be particular to the individual.

Maybe try a half dose next time, if you must.

PP here. FYI, if nasal congestion is the big concern, pseudoephedrine is very effective and doesn't disrupt my sleep. If you have a cough that is keeping you up, you might want your doctor to prescribe cough syrup with codeine. I have found that effective and doesn't leave me groggy the next day.

Anonymous wrote:I never take NyQuil for this reason, OP. It takes until evening for the grogginess to wear off. My husband takes it with no problem the next day, so it appears to be particular to the individual.

Maybe try a half dose next time, if you must.

I am like you. My doctor suggested I take children's version and only 1/2 quantity. Still have the hangover. So I ever don't take it, or use the following day to sleep it off. Because I can't function safely on it.

I get this too and so, if I can manage it and am not too sick to need the full dose, I only take 1/2 a nyquil.

Yeah I normally take a half dose of zzquil, otherwise too groggy next day.

Anonymous wrote:I never take NyQuil for this reason, OP. It takes until evening for the grogginess to wear off. My husband takes it with no problem the next day, so it appears to be particular to the individual.

Maybe try a half dose next time, if you must.

Thanks PP. Yes I'm a lightweight when it comes to alcohol so I should have taken a half dose. ugh. Trying to get through meetings today has been challenging.

I never take NyQuil for this reason, OP. It takes until evening for the grogginess to wear off. My husband takes it with no problem the next day, so it appears to be particular to the individual.

Maybe try a half dose next time, if you must.

nap.

Anonymous wrote:Assuming you took the NyQuil because you had cold or flu symptoms, that feeling is related to the illness. you’re tired because you’re still sick.

Yes I have a cold, but no it's not cold symptoms I'm feeling right now. I feel like I'm floating, my brain is foggy. Anyhow thanks.

Assuming you took the NyQuil because you had cold or flu symptoms, that feeling is related to the illness. you’re tired because you’re still sick.

More coffee.

Nope that’s what you get when you need a good night sleep

How in the world do I get rid of this! I took NyQuil last night, I slept through the night which is great but now I can't function. I've had coffee, two bottles of water, a hydration packet....and I still feel like I'm floating and head is full of cotton if that makes sense. I need to get on with my day any other ideas??