Sleep aids

[kaysunshine 47]

Having plenty of trouble sleeping, can anyone recommend an OTC option? That won't upset my stomach.

[Whitney1968 54]

I take 3-4 Benadryl tablets a night. I have for the past 20 years and still do.

[Julie norton 2,850]

Some others have mentioned melatonin.

I like that option for those nights I cannot fall asleep ...a lot .

[Whitney1968 54]

Melatonin gives me horrible, freaky nightmares. Have you ever taken that before? If you take it, let me know if you had weird dreams/nightmares.

[joatsaint 2,814]

I use melatonin on a regular basis.

I try not to take it more than once a week, as I become dependent on it to get to sleep.

It's not addictive, but if I use it too often, it's difficult to get to sleep without it.

The smallest dose I can get locally is 3mg. - about $7 a bottle of 30 pills.

I normally only take 1/2 a pill.

If I take the 5mg or higher, I have nightmares. :-(

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[Smills 43]

I take benedryl knocks me out.. Get a huge bottle at costco Kirkland brand for 5 bucks

[Whitney1968 54]

@@Smills Me too. How many do you take?

[Smills 43]

@@Smills Me too. How many do you take?

It only takes 2 and about 45 min I'm out for me

[kaysunshine 47]

Between benadryl and melatonin...Thanks!!!! You guys are awesome.

[Elode 8,093]

I've been taking zzzquil since the beginning.

[AvaFern 3,516]

I take 3-4 Benadryl a night. I used to also take 2 Melatonin, but I ran out and keep forgetting to get more. The two combined tend to work for me well, but if you aren't deficient in natural Melatonin taking the pill won't really help much.

[emiko_oz 62]

Try sleepy time tea. I have used everything and this stuff works well for me anyway

[AngelaWilliamsMD 290]

I take 3 tablets of Benadryl every night. It's the only thing I've found that reliably works.