i need to know the medicines for having good sleep at night?

Answer 1

lunesta is one prescribed by doctors. However I have heard that sleeping pills/aides are very addictive, be careful.

Answer 2

I recommend you see a good Family Physician ( a specialty of Medicine like say Cardiology or Gynecology). Your doctor will first examine what are the possible causes of your insomnia. Once a diagnosis is established he will then prescribe you with the best medications and he will also give you some recommendations to get better sleep at night.
In other words, the medicines for a good sleep depend on the cause of the lack of sleep. Besides there are many other things you will need to do besides taking pills. Your doctor is in a better position to help you.

Answer 3

Reply from an ex-insomniac:
Never ever try medicine to get "good sleep at night". Because, it slowly gets you addicted. Believe me, back in 1975/76 when I was introduced to my first sleeping-pill by a colleague, I thought OMG this is the panacea of my sleep disturbances and what a beautiful morning after a peaceful night's sleep! But over the years the amount started from 2.5mg to 5mg to 7.5mg to 10mg and also with the concoction of so many other brain calming medicines prescribed by my doctors. Net result, I am somehow now without medicine after suffering many years of sleepless nights or moderately good-sleep with high doses but the daytime was horrible with hangovers. So, please have second opinion even if any doctor (psychiatrist or neurologist etc.) prescribes you medicines for whatsoever the reason/cause. Have a nice sleep!

Answer 4

First of all be cautios of prescription meds, some of them can be addicting. Also make sure you know the side effects and make sure you stick to the recomended dose your doc gives you. I used ambien for a long time I was having more and more trouble sleeping at night. So one night after taking the ambien for 3 nights in a row and not sleeping still I got desperate and took an extra pill, I ended up sleep driving to work the next day, Luckily my manager could tell something was wrong when I got to work and made someone come get me. I didn't remember my drive to work that day, but recalled a could things, I drove over a curb for one. The next day when I went back to work to get my car I was parked so crooked! It was a scary experience.

Ok, so things that I have taken that have helped, and not caused bad side effects... Tylenol PM, Tylenol Sleep aid (without pain meds.), Sominex. Also taking Melitonin before bed really helps too. It is more an herbal supliment so it doens't make you feel as drowsy when you wake up in the morning.

Answer 5

I'd avoid the stuff if you can, sleep medications are some of the most addictive drugs out there. Try cutting caffeine and sugar out of your diet a few hours before bed. Believe it or not, exercise can help your body sleep better too. If you aren't working out, start. Anytime of the day as long as it's not right before bed.

Otherwise, you could always try Tylenol PM.

Answer 6

Hi,
Saraswat Choorna 1/2 teaspoon with a sip of milk provides unbelievable relaxation and peaceful sleep. The next day is fresh and energetic, without any untoward effect.

Answer 7

A sleep specialist (M.D.) recommended 5mg nightly of Mellatonin.

You can get this in the herbal/naturopathic section of your drug store. Unfortunately, it is not classified as a drug so your insurance will not cover it. Also, it does not have to meet the same quality control standards as a 'drug' so sometimes it may not have as much of the active ingredient as it is supposed to.

I found it worked for me for about two months, at which point my sleeping problems returned (difficulty falling asleep, and waking up).

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Update: Mellatonin has the advantage that you can take it for extended periods and it is not addictive.

Answer 8

A good doctor know the pattern of sleep there are different stages of sleep.
consult a doctors at which level you have problem donot take sleeping pills with out knowing cause.
you may think perhaps i am wasteing your time try to understand.
1.sleep and drug that induce sleep r known as HYPNOTICS.
2. Lack ofsleep means INSOMNIA , management involves detailed analysis of particular circumstances.A drug is not always appropriate
3.Anxiety is one of the cause yhen antianxiety drug must be achoice if i am not wrong about 30% population is suffering.
4.Try to understand difference between 1...Hypnotics..2...Anxiolytics.....3........sedative.........
Normal sleep is of two kinds, alternating during the night::
NREM== nonrepid eye movement= orthodox. in this stage thinking remains continue,heart rate, blood pressure and respiration are decline and muscles are relaxed GROWTH harmones secretion is maximal; sleep is restful. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEM AT THIS STAGE, treatment will be different. Now consider other stage .
REM==rapid eye movement=paradoxical. awakened subjects state they were dreaming; HR,BP, respiration are fluctuant, cerebral(it is a part of brain) blood flow increses, erection of penis is also occur in this stage(unless there ios dream anxiety), muscles relaxed though body movement more than NREM,
A normal night begins with a NREM for an hour, followed by about 20 min REM, after which cycle of NREM sleep about 90 min abruptly alternate with REM sleep for (about 20 min.) for the rest of the night( that is 4 cycle).BOTH TYPE OF SLEEP IS NECESSARY 4 HEALTH, YES REMEMBER THIS MY DEAR,
HYPNOTICS disrupt the normal sleep pattern,supressingREM sleep BENZODIAZEPINES.
again their are many more factors to consider b4 prescribing
Clinical type.............................
1..TENSE PEOPLE who lie awake in bed for hours unable to relax.
2..EXHAUSTED PEOPLE
3.PEOPLE WHO WAKE REPEATEDLY.
4..PEOPLE WHO WAKE BECAUSE OF PHYSICAL DISCOMFORT.
5..DEPRESSION
6..CAFFENE
7..OVERUSE OF HYPNOTICS with development of tolerence (3 to 14 days) and rebound insomnia.
So pl. donot take medicines seeing the person here. Even i cant prescribe before knowing details age also not mentioned by u

Answer 9

Of course, first try without by adjusting your sleep schedule, drink tea before you go to bed, and buy a better matress.

If none of that works, I recommend one to two glasses of red wine. Way cheaper than medicine and very effective.

Answer 10

You should avoid taking medicines for going to sleep....

Instaed search for peace of mind, and you will have a sound sleep...

Answer 11

dont start with something strong, 'coz u will be very much dependant on it. Maybe opt for some herbal medicines or some natural therapy