(01-24-2018, 07:48 PM)TeknoFunk Wrote: Valarian Root in liquid form actually works well for me. Over the counter doxylamine succinate works well and tolerated better than typical antihistamines. All depends on your body chemistry and sleep habits. Honestly, the things you do before you go to bed greatly dictate how you will sleep. Phones away from bed, no computer for 30 min before all that I'm sure you have heard, but very effective. Calm room, no clutter, low light. Fan or sound machine and then of course meds at the end. If Zolpidem works for you, then the closest to that if you do not have that would be doxylamine succinate for over the counter. Benzo's seem to be too much for long term use.In a select few of people Valarian Root has been found to have the opposite effect. If you suspect that might be the case try a little trial and error. It is rare, but has been documented.
Doxylamine succinate is an excellent otc option. It is the active ingredient in the most common sleep aid. That sleep aid comes in 2 different active ingredients, so be sure to choose that one. Many have found the other active ingredient to feel like their heart is racing. It is also the common active ingredient in many otc sleep meds. Be sure to choose doxylamine succinate. Buy the generic version. It is much cheaper!