2006-07-10 00:05:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
There are over the counter sleeping pills. There are health food sleeping supplements such as Melatonin and Valerian. There are prescription sleeping pills such as those advertised on television that can be bought over the Internet or with a prescription by visiting a doctor.
The Internet sites are costly. People who have run the sites have been arrested. The sites often have you fill out a brief medical form, but it seems they are really looking to make money and the form is their attempt to be legal.
Sounds like a good idea to have a physical and if necessary visit a sleep clinic. If there is no way you can afford that, the over-the-counters are reasonably priced. I would suggest you read up on each product before you buy.
Also as someone pointed out above, sleeping problems can be due to a wide variety of other problems. It is probably a good idea to make sure that you have no other emotional or physical problems resulting in a sleep disorder. As an example, I thought I was tired and lethargic which seemed like depression but it was anemia.
--Not a doctor
2006-07-10 10:00:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Melatonin is naturally found in the body and has a profound impact on sleep and sleep patterns. Many natural and/or herbal supplement companies distribute melatonin tablets. It usually comes in a 3mcg tablet, to be taken immediately before bed. Its an alternative to using Tylenol PM and other medications. Also, benadryl usually works very well to help with sleep and is fairly non habit forming.
2006-07-11 05:34:59 · answer #2 · answered by dakota_dixie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get over the counter pills without a prescription. I would suggest Tylenol PM. It works & it's non-addictive. My doctor recommended it.
2006-07-10 07:07:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply Sleep, it is tylenol PM without the tylenol. It works like a charm and I wish I took some last night!
2006-07-10 07:09:13 · answer #4 · answered by Ricky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are all sorts of over the counter sleeping pills. Visit your local pharmacy. Unisom is the one my mother used to use.
2006-07-10 07:10:43 · answer #5 · answered by Dianna D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NyQuil!!!!!!!or Tylenol PM from any local Pharmacy, no prescription required for those.
2006-07-10 07:07:27 · answer #6 · answered by nick m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nyquil or tylenol pm you can get over the counter. more powerful than that you need a prescription
2006-07-10 12:55:12 · answer #7 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want something over the counter, benadryl and tylenol PM work wonders!
2006-07-10 07:08:40 · answer #8 · answered by Tact is highly overrated 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy them in almost every pharmisey but i would go to a doctor first
2006-07-10 08:12:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
always see a doctor as it could be a result of something more serious than just not been able to sleep.
2006-07-10 07:07:47 · answer #10 · answered by JC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋