Q&A: What is the best over the counter sleep aid?
Question by : What is the best over the counter sleep aid?
I’ve taken Seroquel, Klonopin, and Ambien for so long that it has very little effect on me now. I just need a good OTC sleep aid that will actually work. Any advise would be greatly apprieciated. Thank You!
Best answer:
Answer by Detox Vortex
try melatonin
it’s natural, often times brain chemistry is off and melatonin helps.
Don’t eat or drink 4-5 hours before sleep. Don’t watch TV before bed, it’s too stimulating.
Try some breathing exercises….like inhale for one count and exhale for three or any number with a 1-3 ratio. (good for anxiety/stress)
Melatonin does work….
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Oh, I’m sorry. I’ve been on Ambien for 15 years, I can’t sleep 10 minutes without it. =[
My parents & sister take Tylenol PM (OTC) & they swear by it. I tried it once when I didn’t have an Ambien with me, it worked okay, nothing like my beloved Ambien, but they really think it works. Give it a try.
My doctor told me that eating turkey (tryptophan, its not a myth) & warm milk helps the body to get sleepy. I also tried a combo of Calcium/Magnesium at night (YEARS ago & before Ambien) which helped a lot too. Also Melatonin (OTC) is good for inducing sleep, though I hear some feel drugged the next day (lingering sleepiness.) You can also get “moon drops” & “Sleepy Time Tea” at the drug store or health food stores which also help in sleep.
Hope this helps! Good night! =)
Dear friend, you have tried conventional medicines.
Now is the time to try Alternate Medicine. It is so simple :
TO BE DONE AT NIGHT BEFORE GOING TO SLEEP.
1. Go to the Toilet and now keep your feet under flowing water for 5 minutes.
Return to your Bed Room. Wipe your feet and go to bed. If possible, cover your feet with a
linen.[ I am not asking for a blanket because I am in India and it is very hot and humid 24×7 ]
and do not know where you are placed.
2. Take a Mug full of water at normal temperature .Neither cold nor hot.
3. Apply the water behind your Ears , on your Neck , and your Elbows and wipe it
Try this for just 2 days and you will sleep well.
Full head and body oil massage before bath helps. There are many ayurvedic medicines and oils for good sleep.