Sleep Disorders - what is the best over the counter medicine to sleep?

23 Mar 2012

Hello cantwait. The otc sleeping drugs aren't the most powerfull, and not meant to treat the more severe, sleep disorders. Two that you might find a help are Sominex and Nytol. Regards, pledge

23 Mar 2012

Hi, depending what country you live in, you can buy Melatonin OTC. it occurs naturally in our bodies so it isn't chemical based. Although a natural product, it can be quite potent so start off on a low dose. As far as I'm aware you can buy it in strengths of 3,5 & 6mg tablets. You must have a dark room to sleep in for the tablets to work most effectively. They worked well for me.

23 Mar 2012

I alternate between Unisom and Tylenol PM so that they stay effective and my body doesn't build a tolerance to one or the other, so you might try that. Just switch up whatever meds you take. I also try not to take anything a couple nights a week, like on weekends when it's ok if I don't sleep well since I don't have to work the next day.

I tried melatonin, and though it does work, I had the most vivid, scary and disturbing dreams when I took it. So I looked it up online and vivid dreams and nightmares are listed as a side effect of melatonin!

23 Mar 2012

Melatonin is the one I know over the counter. It is natural.

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