Whats the best over-the-counter sleep medicine?

Answer 1

Homeopathic Treatment for Sleeplessness/Insomnia, due to different reason and with different set of symptoms (No side effects or interaction with conventional drugs):-


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

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.

Answer 2

The best idea of trying to get a decent night's sleep without relying on over the counter sleep medication is to:
1) Avoid drinking caffeine drinks before 4PM.

2) Smoking will not help as it has nicotine will keep your mind running, without a break

3) Have a good hot bath before bedtime, prefer to use anything with lavender in bath soap, lotion, bath or shower gel.

4) Read a good book until your eyes feel tired.

5) More importantly, THINK HAPPY thoughts, never think about anything that makes you angry or worried ~ does it help you sleep if you feel worried or angry?

It can become an addiction if you start using 'sleep medication once, and you will rely on more, just to help you sleep every night. Not a smart move!

Good luck, my friend

Answer 3

benadryl keeps me up.....it can in some people and most of the otc sleep aids are the same chemical as benadryl. Melatonin is good but not if you are young. when you supplement your body with any hormone your body over time may lessen how much it naturally produces because it doesn't have to any more. but as you grow older your natural levels of melatonin drop so if you are over 30 then go ahead. My herb of choice is valerian root. It works super well especially if you just can't slow your brain down enough to fall asleep. Calcium/Magnesium supplements are good too. Warm milk and a turkey sandwhich work too.....warming the milk activates the tryptophane in the milk and turkey is chocked full of tryptophane (that is why people feel drowsy after a big turkey dinner....well that and the starchy overload). and tryptophan is a precursor to serotonin which converts to melatonin as you are falling asleep.

Answer 4

I very seldom use anything to help me sleep but there are some nights that I feel that I need something. My husband needed something to help him sleep about a year ago when he hurt his back and he bought some of the PM Goody's Powders ( they are like the BC Powders that have been around for ever). One night I was feeling bad and was aching all over so I took one and I went to sleep and did not wake up all night..usually when I feel like that I will toss and turn all night. Now when ever I feel that I need something I will take one. The directions say to take 2 powders but I only take one and they work great for me.

Answer 5

Take a look at the ingredients on any OTC sleep aid. You will find that virtually all of the PMs have the same active ingredient as Benedryl. They just have acetaminophen or other pain relievers along with it. Benedryl will make you sleep better, but they do cause a fuzzy morning.

Answer 6

I took tylenol pm for 2 years and HATED the fact I was hurting my liver and waking up 'drugged'....I started taking MELATONIN last week and WOWWIE!!! It's fabulous, fast acting, safe, and cheap! RESTFUL SLEEP TOO!!

MELATONIN ROCKS!! :) Try it!!!!

Answer 7

if you watch tv before you go to bed...put the tv lower than eye level, then you are keeping your eyes semi- closed! Stupid? maybe, but im out by Letterman's top 10.

Answer 8

I agree with the above - my unk is a doc, he said benedryl - funny, I just took one!

The PM's sometimes leave you feeling funny the next day, but, they do work - benedryl - no morning fuzziness


Sweet dreams!

Answer 9

Melatonin works wonders for my son and for me!

Answer 10

Melatonin is very safe and inexpensive.