Question by kimberly M: Sleep aids????
I have had pretty severe insomnia for the past 4 nights and I have to get sleep tonight or I am going to lose it. Have you taken any over the counter sleep aids and what was your experience with them? I would prefer not to feel groggy in the morning but I have to get sleep somehow! Please help me out! Ive never had problem like this before!
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Answer by bmac
I have taken over-the-counter Benedryl before. That’s the ingredient in most OTC sleep-aids—-Diphenhydramine.
Just remember—if you use this, do NOT take more than directed. If you do, it will have the opposite effect….it will make you hyper.
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Melatonin (what our body produces normally to help us sleep) as well as Kava Kava and Valerian (herbal remedies) are natural substances that can help. Of course Chamomile tea can be helpful also. Most over the counter sleep aids have the same active ingredient that is in Benadryl…diphenhydramine. This is because “sleepiness” is a side effect of Benadryl. It works great for some. However, if this insomnia persists you should definitely seek the advice of your doctor. Today there are some VERY effective meds out there to treat insomnia. Good luck!!
Every once in a while I have a heck of a time getting to sleep it’s just horrible. I don’t like to take anything unless I have to but I do find Tylenol PM works great. 2 pills 1 hour before bedtime & I fall right off to sleep. No side effects what so ever. Wake up feeling like I have had a good night sleep. Good luck to you. Sweet dreams.