Question by : Over the counter sleep aids?
I was wondering if there are any sleeping aids that can be purchased without a perscription or over the counter?
I have severe insomnia that comes and goes as it pleases, and things like relaxing baths, herbal remedies and “counting sheep” just don’t cut it. I ask about over the counter medicines, because I would assume they would be less potent than perscribed pills and therefore would have less of a risk of dependency. What would be the best and most effective brand?
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Answer by JP
tylenol pm
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Tylenol PM, Advil PM, Unisom, MidNite
The only effective OTC sleep meds have the active ingredient Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride (Dyphenhydramine HCl). I take the gel capsules, as they seem to work faster. They’re usually in the pain medication isle in the grocery store/pharmacy (near the Tylenol and Advil). Supplemental Melatonin also works for some people – it’s the natural compound the body produces to induce sleepiness. It can be found in the vitamin isle at most stores.
Good luck.
To sleep better just relax and switch off, if you can.
If you are having trouble switching off at bedtime some light exercise (for example, push ups or sit ups) at bedtime often helps you to relax, unwind and switch off and that often improves your sleep. Strenuous exercise at bedtime is likely to ruin your sleep.
Common sleep aids include warm milk, Chamomile tea, 5-HTP, Melatonin and Valerian.
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