Things you never really wanted to know.

[sailorzeo]

I have to pee. And I'm debating whether or not to take sudafed before bed, wondering if the non-drowsiness of it will keep me from sleeping.

Aren't you glad I shared?

Comments

[stephaniejane2.livejournal.com]

does non-drowsy mean "keep you awake" or just "not more drowsy than you already are or might be?

[sailorzeo.livejournal.com]

That's what I was wondering. Cause I took some the night before, and slept horribly, but I don't know if that was from the sudafed or from the light being on in the living room all night. I ended up not taking any, and was pretty much out cold all night.

[rowena-zane.livejournal.com]

What a pretty icon you have.

[stephaniejane2.livejournal.com]

thanks! my sister made it. livia100x100

[superstevess.livejournal.com]

Two ways non-drowsy can work. Number one, the drug which acts as a decongestant, by definition, also causes drowsiness. If I'm not mistaken, there's actually nothing "extra" in Nyquill that makes you sleep. So, in order to make something non-drowsy, they add a stimulant such as caffeine.

The other way is to use a decongestant drug that doesn't have drowsiness as a side effect. Unfortunately, I cannot tell you which decongestant is which. Check the ingredient list to see if a stimulant has been added. If not, then it should not effect your sleep.