I have insomnia. Its almost like I fight going and staying asleep, even though I’m exhausted. I will be almost asleep, and the I start getting agitated until I have to get up and take a shower, or read, or watch tv. Then it starts all over again and before I know it, its 3am and I have to get up at 5am.
Chosen Answer:
Try Sominex or Benedryl 50mg (over the counter) at first to induce drowsiness, at the most take a maximum of 75mg. Ensure you are around someone if you have an allergic reaction to antihistamines or diphenhydramine. If insomnia persists, see a doctor as it could be an underlying problem of depression or anxiety that you will need prescription drugs for.
by:
on: 9th February 12
I have always had trouble falling asleep at night. I have to take an over the counter sleep aid every night because if I don’t I simply wont go to sleep. Now the sleep aid does not help. I wake up at 5 every morning after going to sleep at 12 or 1 and I do not go back to sleep until 7 or 8 if I do go back to sleep. Does anyone know if this could be a sign of insomnia?
Chosen Answer:
Talk to your doctor about these:
Rozerem
Ambien CR
Temazepam
Serax
Oxazepam
Lunesta
Temazepam is the best benzodiazepine for insomnia (especially when you can’t stay asleep). It works for most people and, unlike all other benzodiazepines, will not interfere with sleep architecture.
Oxazepam is not as commonly used but it is one of the top drugs for people who wake up later and do not respond to first line drugs.
by: Ducky
on: 15th September 09
I have chronic insomnia due to personal and unknown reasons… What is the best over-the-counter sleeping aid/medication for this?
Chosen Answer:
Go to the drug store and in the supplements section find 3mg Melatonin.
Take two tablets 30 minutes before you plan to lay your head down.
Melatonin is our bodies natural sleep hormone.
Taking two just jumpstarts your own Melatonin.
My wife and I have been using it for decades.
by:
on: 6th April 11
I notice that I have insomnia which is something that I have never dealt with before and it is making it hard for me to go to sleep. I have heard that Sleeping pills are bad because they make the body dependent on them later on but I feel like I have a hard time going to sleep.
Chosen Answer:
benadryl (diphenhydramine) is a great drug to help you sleep. It is sold over the counter (OTC) in most pharmacies. The best part is that it is non-habit forming, so your body will not get dependent on it.
Another drug to try is melatonin. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone in the body. Taking it medicinally can help with insomnia. Do not take melatonin if you have high blood pressure (can raise BP), diabetes (can raise blood sugar), depression (can make symptoms worse), or a seizure disorder (can potentiate seizures)
One more option could be Valerian root extract. This has been shown to help treat insomnia. Do not drink alcohol with this drug, or other CNS depressants because they could increase each others effect in the body
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on: 24th October 11