If so, what brand?
2007-02-19 16:06:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
OTC sleep aides make me nervous.
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The sleep aid Diphenhydramine (found in Tylenol PM and Benadryl products) can aggravate the following medical conditions:
Breathing problems such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
Glaucoma.
Difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland.
If you are under a doctor's care for any serious condition or are taking any other drug, you should talk to your doctor if you want to know more or have other questions.
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Some people find effectiveness with Valerian Root, but read up on it first:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valerian_(plant)
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I would consult a doctor as you could have an underlying condition.
2007-02-19 16:35:50 · answer #1 · answered by J S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several...benadryl cheap, melatonin as being said before. Deep breathing. The above have no severe side effects..
Are you drinking coffee or sodas? Cut it out. Drink plenty of water. If you are above 35 you might be low in progesterone see source. Do you watch TV at night? Cut it out...to much negativity and action. Raises your adrenaline levels...Do EFT see source.
Is something bothering you...Write and see if your conscience is of? Correct it... If you can not seep do something fun and the next night you will be so tired that you will sleep better. See if you have a negative attitude about “I can not sleep”…It is called self for filling prophecies....Exercise...take a walk enjoy your life. Visualize yourself sleeping and do deep slow breath and count to 20. You can do it. Good luck.
2007-02-19 16:13:12 · answer #2 · answered by Pieternel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We use gravol in our home, the generic brand called travel aid,,is about 3$ for a 100, pills and puts us to sleep pretty good and is inexpensive,,,but after reading will give benadryl a shot
2007-02-19 16:16:30 · answer #3 · answered by lisadivirgilio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried the herbal SleepMD and it seems to help. Melatonin can also help. The only thing besides herbal OTC is stuff like Sominex or Nytol. Those things have the same stuff in them as the anti-allergy Benedryl. The cold medicine Nyquil also can help you go to sleep.
Be careful with any of the remedies though, don't take more than the recommended amts and don't combine them.
2007-02-19 16:13:10 · answer #4 · answered by licketychick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleeping pills may prescribed for a short time in case of a serious illness .Long term usage of sleeping pills is to be avoided , since they can be addictive. More details and information about pills at
http://nosleep.in/sleepingpill.html
2007-02-21 10:59:12 · answer #5 · answered by sanki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get the Walmart brand "Equate" Sleep Aid Tablets with 25mg of Doxylamine Succinate. Take ONLY a HALF of a tablet. DO NOT take a whole one. A half one will have you sleeping nicely in about a half hour. A whole one and you will be groggy the entire next day.
2007-02-19 16:16:49 · answer #6 · answered by my_alias_id 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had insomnia for years, and "Simply Sleep" works wonderfully without waking up in the middle of the night, being addictive, or making you sleep so long you lose a day or two. Good Luck!
2007-02-19 16:42:37 · answer #7 · answered by cordero7245 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tylenol PM!
2007-02-19 16:13:43 · answer #8 · answered by Starlyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no melatonin is to keep you asleep and to regulate your sleeping pattern. any sleep aids work pretty good, i've pretty much tried them all and tylenol pm works good too.
2007-02-19 16:11:20 · answer #9 · answered by THE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Melatonin. They're natural and very affective. You can purchase them anywhere.
2007-02-19 16:09:50 · answer #10 · answered by Bud's Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋