Question by Ginger: Does anyone here think that over the counter sleep aids work?
I have never tried unisom, simply sleep, or some other sleep aids but was curious as to how well or if they even worked at all. Ambien and those other perscriptions are exspensive so I was thinking of other options.
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Answer by SK S
There are many reasons that you cannot fall asleep. The main reason is there is something in your mind keeps you awake.
Medications only helps to certain point. When you cannot fall asleep. Right down what is in mind. That’s the thing which bothers you. Face the problem and solve it is the only way to deal with. Medication does not help that much.
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Benadryl works most of the time for me. Don’t use nightquil because it makes you more tired. Tylonal PM isn’t bad either. Ambien is expensive but it really works. Go to CVS and they do have over the counter sleep aids that you can try.
Most OTC sleep meds are just a dose of Benadryl (diphenhydramine). Benadryl has the quirky side effect that it can make you tired. People took advantage of that. So yes, it can help to make you more drowsy. If you’ve got a severe problem you probably won’t see much results. Ambien generic isn’t overly expensive though.