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In the discussion thread: Insomniacs, Can Anyone Suggest a Good Sleep Aid? [View all]

Sat May 19, 2012, 02:49 PM

mcar (1,272 posts)

9. Lunesta

Forget the Otc sleep aids and go for the rx. I've dealt with insomnia for decades and could write a book. If it's chronic, take the drugs.

Stay away from ambien, though. It's dangerous.

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38 replies	Author	Time	Post
Insomniacs, Can Anyone Suggest a Good Sleep Aid? [View all]	romantico	May 2012	OP
'Simply Sleep'	Populist_Prole	May 2012	#1
Isn't that just Benadryl then?	cbayer	May 2012	#4
That's what I do. Two generic benedryls...sometimes with a beer.	aikoaiko	May 2012	#25
benadryl does not make me sleepy.	Manifestor_of_Light	May 2012	#26
I always have trouble sleeping	RebelOne	May 2012	#2
I take melatonin.. and I am wondering why your Mom was told not to	solara	May 2012	#3
They sell Valarian root in capsul form.	GoCubsGo	May 2012	#6
Yes they do..I have only taken Valerian root in capsule form	solara	May 2012	#8
I love melantonin...	noel711	May 2012	#20
For about half of all people, it doesn't do anything. I take it all the time, works fine.	dimbear	May 2012	#37
Citracal-a calcium magnesium drink you can by at a CVS or online	graywarrior	May 2012	#5
For you, MidNite...	GoCubsGo	May 2012	#7
Lunesta	mcar	May 2012	#9
I'm an insominiac	Woody Woodpecker	May 2012	#12
Whiskey. nt	ZombieHorde	May 2012	#10
The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems	Major Nikon	May 2012	#29
Thanks	romantico	May 2012	#11
Try 5-HTP	becca da bakkah	May 2012	#13
It might be important to know the root cause.	MH1	May 2012	#14
Well	romantico	May 2012	#15
What worked for me	EvolveOrConvolve	May 2012	#16
I have an economics textbook that works wonders!	lastlib	May 2012	#17
Stand-up comedy or audio books	cthulu2016	May 2012	#18
`I listen to BookTV segments -- the ones that are an hour+.	EFerrari	May 2012	#24
Yes. Television works wonders, especially if you have a sleep button	treestar	May 2012	#31
Vigorous love making and a sandwich	NightWatcher	May 2012	#19
Worst case I EVER had, was in middle of two week business trip	benld74	May 2012	#21
I find that soliciting medical advice on an anonymous internet forum sends me right to slumberland!	Orrex	May 2012	#22
I spent my whole life battling insomnia	noamnety	May 2012	#23
Forgot to add cold showers	noamnety	May 2012	#35
kava kava	Manifestor_of_Light	May 2012	#27
My current favorite is listening to...	Poll_Blind	May 2012	#28
Try MJ	StitchesforSnitches	May 2012	#30
The elderly shouldn't do benadryl for sleep. Here is a study	mucifer	May 2012	#32
Repetitive mind exercises	alphafemale	May 2012	#33
Absolutely agree, many people just can't stop the brain from random thoughts	crunch60	May 2012	#38
Exercise a LOT during the day. It's important to get the body tired.	Honeycombe8	May 2012	#34
Stop listening to the people who insist you need eight hours or even six	TrogL	May 2012	#36

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