Question by church778: Are there any OTC sleeping aids that can give me a deeper sleep?
My girlfriend and I both have had sleeping problems for as long as I can remember. She is on some kind of prescription pill and tosses and turns all night. This tossing and turning keeps me awake because I am a light sleeper. Are there any otc sleep aids that can put me into a deeper sleep? I have no problems falling asleep, just staying asleep. Also, are there any that I should stay away from? I read that Calms Forte can give some trippy halucinations, so those are things I would prefer to stay away from. I also would prefer to not use herbal teas or supplements. Suggestions and why?

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Answer by Dwayne Slay
Nearly all OTC sleep medications contain diphenhydramine. I don’t ever recommend it as a chronic sleep aid because it can become addicting and can also cause other unwanted side effects like elevated blood pressure and difficulty urinating/defecating. However, this would be the best short term sleep aid since other options are either ineffective or unproven.

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