Anyone knows any good over the counter non addictive sleeping pills?

Question

I have trouble sleeping at night. I have tried 'sleepinal', they're some random pills I found at the farmacy store but they make me feel drowsy in the morning and I feel very tired and sleepy during the day, so I'd like to find a new pill that wont make me feel like that and that I can easily find at a drug store.

Answer 1

I'm afraid that all the over the counter sleeping pills have the same active ingredient, diphenhydramine, which is the generic name of Benadryl. It can have the side effects that you mention.

Some people find the "dietary supplement", melatonin, helpful. Some people also find tryptophan or L tryptophan helpful in improving sleep. Milk is a natural source of tryptophan and heating the milk helps the body absorb it better.

Do you know why you are having trouble sleeping? A common cause is worrying about something in your life or having too much stress in your life. The long term solution to this is to resolve the problems and or to reduce the stress.

If you mind is active after you get in bed, sometimes reading an inspiriational book after you're in bed is helpful. If you are a Christian, you can gently repeat the name of Jesus and focus on that and ignore any thoughts that come to mind.

If you're not a religious person, you can gently repeat the word peace or love or something else that helps you feel calmer. One of the principles of this is that thoughts cause emotions and that you can't think of 2 things at the same time. Remember to be gentle, forcing the process can cause it's own anxiety.

I hope that something that I have written has been helpful.

Answer 2

I am 14 atm And I have a Very hard time sleeping I can tell you a sleeping pill that works wonders [Might be addictive for some not all thoe]

Its called Seroqul.

I swear It is the best sleeping medicene out there you should really try it.

[O btw heads up lol if you first try it you get INSANELY tired I feel asleep in the shower the first time i took it].

Answer 3

Most are non addictive but if you want a cheap sleeping pill get generic benadryl because the main ingrediant in over the counter sleeping pills is whats in benadryl and if you've ever taken benadryl you'll see it makes you sleepy. You will pay alot for over the counter sleep aids and generic benadryl is dirt cheap!

Answer 4

Melatonin - 1 to 2 milligrams taken one hour before bedtime. Melatonin is safe, effective and non-addictive. It also has many other positive benefits (strong antioxidant and may reduce the risk for some cancers).

Answer 5

Tylenol PM

Answer 6

Advil pm

Answer 7

eat small amounts of catnip (around 500 mg), or boil it into a tea, it is non-addictive, perfectly safe and will knock you out like your going into surgery. buy pure catnip not the stuff from the petstore, it has additives that are harmful. if you want it long term. get seeds and grow it. its really easy.

Answer 8

100% Non-Addictive, Homeopathic Treatment for Sleeplessness/Insomnia, Anxiety/Stress/Tension due to different reason and with different set of symptoms :-


Sleeplessness during menopausal stage Senecio Aur 30X, 4 hourly

Cannot sleep in the early hours of night; utterly wide awake, mind active; sleeplessness due to excitement Coffea Cruda 30X 6, hourly

Cannot sleep after 3 A.M.; sleeplessness due to mental strain or sedentary habits; sleep dreamy and restless Nux Vomica 30X, at bed times for 7 days

Due to fear or panic; insomnia after shock or fright; restlessness and tossing in bed Aconite Nap 30X 4 hourly

Due to tiredness; either physical or mental; bed feels too hard; must keep moving in search of soft portion for relief in bed Arnica Montana 30X or 200X, 1/2 hourly (3 Doses)

Sleeplessness after midnight from anxiety and restlessness; has to get up and walk Belladonna 30X, 4 hourly

Sleepy yet unable to sleep; child tosses, kicks clothes off, twitches; restless sleep with frightful dreams Arsenic Album 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

Sleeplessness and restlessness; specially in first part of night; gets up and walks on the floor, as soon as the bed time comes patient is wide awake Chamomilla 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

Sleeplessness due to old grief; after dreams of thieves or robbers Natrum Mur 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)

Sleeplessness due to sudden shock; disappointment Ignatia 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)

Feels sleepy but cannot sleep; clocks striking at a distance keep him awake; bed feels hot; moves about in vain to find a cool spot in bed Pulsatilla 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

Restlessness during early part of sleep; sound sleep when it is turns to rise; gets too hot in bed; throws off covers, gets chilly and puts them on again; puts arms above the head during sleep Opium 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

ANXIETY & STRESS/TENSION :-

Sudden with restlessness and fear of death Aconite 30X or 200X,1/2 hourly (3 Doses)

Prolonged with periodic and panic attacks Arsenic Alb.200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

With fainting spells; profuse sweating; worse in the morning Sulphur 30X or 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Makes patient walk fast; due to anticipation Argentum Nit 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Worse lying in bed and closing the eyes Carbo Veg 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (6 Doses)

Anxiety aggravated by upward or downward motion; going in an elevator; worse till 11 P.M, Borax 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxious about business even when seriously ill Bryonia Alba 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Full of apprehensions in the evening Causticum 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety and fears in the evening with restlessness and palpitation Calcarea Carb.200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety worse while lying still. Sad music ameliorates the complaints Manganum Acet 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety due to fright, fear,exciting news; stage fright; worse while appearing for examination or interview etc Gelsemium 30X or 200X 3 hourly (6 Doses)

Mood Swings, Anxiety due to grief or shock in the subconscious mind Ignatia 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety; better after eating Anacardium Or 30X 4 hourly


Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine

Take Care and God Bless you.