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Vicks Children's NyQuil

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7.4
7.3  Effectiveness
2.4  Side Effects
7  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 1 Vicks Children's NyQuil side effect and 2 Vicks Children's NyQuil benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Vicks Children's NyQuil, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 97.2% 2.8% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 5.7% 94.3% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 2.9% 0% 60% 22.9% 14.3%
Confidence 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 8.6% 91.4% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 94.3% 2.9% 2.9%
Energy 2.8% 13.9% 75% 5.6% 2.8%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 2.9% 97.1% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 91.4% 8.6% 0%
Patience 0% 0% 97.1% 2.9% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 2.9% 97.1% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 97.1% 2.9% 0%
Sleep 2.8% 0% 27.8% 27.8% 41.7%
Stress Level 0% 0% 97.1% 2.9% 0%
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Commonly Reported Vicks Children's NyQuil Side Effects
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 97.1% 0% 2.9% 0% 0%
Dizziness 97.1% 2.9% 0% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 68.6% 17.1% 14.3% 0% 0%
Fatigue 88.6% 5.7% 5.7% 0% 0%
Headache 97.1% 2.9% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 97.1% 2.9% 0% 0% 0%
Stinging Sensation 97.1% 2.9% 0% 0% 0%
Stuffy Nose 94.3% 5.7% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Vicks Children's NyQuil Side Effects
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Insomnia 97.1% 2.9% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Vicks Children's NyQuil
Since taking Vicks Children's NyQuil Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 2.8%
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User Comments about Vicks Children's NyQuil
22 Sep 2011 It was allright.
   —Posted by Noah
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04 Sep 2011 I prefer the gel caps because the taste- nice way to get to sleep when you're all congested though
   —Posted by Anonymous
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16 Jul 2010 Good, put me to sleep and relieved symptoms.
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20 Jun 2010 NyQuii works great for me when I have a cold. I usually have to take it twice during the night but it clears up my cough and my stuffy nose long enough to let me rest.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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11 Jun 2010 really liked nyquil. helped to relieve my cold symptoms and helped me fall asleep
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