i strongly suggest valerian root. it's great at relieving stress and tension! you can get it over the counter and it's a great sleep aid! if you have one of those "racing minds" or "i can't turn my head off no matter how tired i am" then this will definitely help. you can find at your local grocery store in the pharmacy or herbal remedy section. start off taking 500-1000mgs, 30-45 minutes before you go to bed. now you can get this stuff in capsule form and it's 100% safe (my whole family has been taking it for years and our family doctor actually recommended it) however the only downside is that the more potent the brand your taking the stronger the smell. and this stuff smells AWFUL! but it's worth it. within 5-7 days you should notice a definite change in your sleep.
WARNING! i strongly do not suggest that you take Tylenol PM and booze, in any form or combination. the main ingredient in Tylenol PM and Advil pm, or benadryl for that matter is diphenhydramine. here's what happens when you take it:
You can walk into a drugstore and choose from an array of sleep aids, offered without prescription. The main ingredient of over-the-counter sleeping pills is an antihistamine. Antihistamines are generally taken for allergies, but also make you feel very sleepy. Common over-the-counter sleep medications are Sleep-Eze, Sominex, Nytol, and Unison; they contain antihistamines such as:
diphenhydramine hydrochloride,
diphenhydramine citrate, or
doxylamine succinate.
In general, over-the-counter sleep medications are not a good choice because they:
Are not intended for long-term use.
Interfere with mental alertness during the day, so you should avoid driving and other similar tasks. You may also be at risk for falling asleep
Reduce the quality of your sleep by reducing time you spend in deep sleep.
Use over-the-counter sleep medications only for transient or short-term insomnia and in conjunction with changes to your sleeping habits. Be sure to pay attention to your body’s physical response to these sleep medications.
also look at the links on the website i've listed they have some good remedies!
I hope this helps!
2007-08-01 12:26:05
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answered by hot_singing_babe 4
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Try something more natural rather than sleeping pills which can become addictive. As someone else has suggested there is melatonin, though you can't buy this in the UK so it depends on where you live as to whether or not you can get hold of it. Other natural sleep aids include camomile tea, lemon balm tea, rooibos tea, passionflower (passiflora incarnata) tablets, dolomite (or other ca/mg combination tablet) tablets. Also: a few drops of lavandar essential oil on the sides of your pillow can help. Try also having a bath before you go to bed. Or you can find a proprietary herbal blend for a sleep aid in most pharmacists or health stores.
Best wishes.
2007-07-31 03:55:08
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answered by ♥zene purrs♥ 6
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I would stay off of ambien , I hacve had a rougfh time with this stuff , from sleep walking/talking to other strange stuff plus it made me feel horrible.
I would try some over the counter sleep meds or talk to your Dr. and see if something else might be the answer. nothing is reccomended for long periods of time.
2007-07-31 02:17:49
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answered by medic_30852 2
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The best sleeping pill is prayer before you go to sleep. I guarantee it works. If I ever have difficulty sleeping, I just pray. Hours later, I realize it's time to get up for work. Try it and I guarantee that you won't need a pill!
2007-07-31 02:04:14
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answered by Proverbs31 2
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if u donot get sleep consult a doctor. donot consume sleeping pills. because u will become habitual to that . u won't be able to sleep without these pills throughout ur life.
2016-04-01 02:38:42
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answered by ? 4
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Melatonin is a really good natural sleep aid. Get it in the vitamin department.
2007-07-31 02:18:25
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answered by ? 7
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Ambien - it has to be prescribed.
Nyquil helps in the beginning, but after a while it wears off.
2007-07-31 02:01:44
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answered by ★Banäna . Nightmärẹ★™ 7
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iterax, 25 mg
2007-07-31 02:36:42
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answered by eil ashti 5
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Jack Daniels! lol no really
2007-07-31 02:02:49
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answered by Chad 2
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my fave OTC is unisom. take it about 8ish, drink a glass of wine - and your happy *** will be good and out by 10
2007-07-31 02:02:04
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answered by snuggler 5
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