Sleeping Pills / Sleep Aids

[gshase]

After years of not being able to get to sleep, I found something that works for me. I had used every OTC sleeping pill and found them < 25% of the time able to assist me in sleeping. Wife sees a DR Oz show and says watch this. He talked about Curcumin 95% and how it eases STRESS and is a sleep aid. I take 500 mg twice a day and my 6 week trial has been 100% good sleep in <15-20 after pillow time. Before Curcumin 95 I would lay in bed and toss and torn getting mad I could not sleep. Dr. Oz said it takes several weeks to really become effective. 13 cents a pill and no side effects for me. I know it is an Indian spice but what the heck.
Also saw how L-Arginine works as an anti-inflammatory and has made my tennis elbow non existent. Yes a TV doctor helped me sleep.

[Cajundaddy]

Good that you found something that works for you.

My 1st line of defense against insomnia is always exercise. A 5 mile moderate hike, 30 mile moderate bike ride usually results in my being too tired not to sleep well. When traveling across time zones I might also take melatonin at bedtime for 2 days to reset the internal clock.

Different things are effective for different people depending on the root cause of the problem.

[HardDrive]

Melatonin and exercise. I take 3mg .5 hour before bed every night. Works for me.

[Bill Douglas]

I take a Phenergan each night. It has a warning "may make you drowsy" It certainly does. It's an anti allergy pill so it has extra bonuses as well and doesn't make you feel a bit dopey the next day.

[nynor]

no one said it yet? sex.

[mossguy]

Originally Posted by nynor

no one said it yet? sex.

Not always available.

[nynor]

but when it is, the sleep is good.

[jyl]

What do you all recommend for occasional use, to get to sleep on a plane or when first arriving in a different time zone?

[t-tom]

I'm gonna try it. All the drug out there either make so drowsy next day I can't function or the don't help me sleep. I will toss and turn for hours at night. I just can't shut my brain off I will lay in bed with my mind racing about stupid stuff and I can't make it stop. My wife is at the store right now and I will be trying the Dr. Oz snake oil I hope it helps.

[nynor]

Originally Posted by jyl

What do you all recommend for occasional use, to get to sleep on a plane or when first arriving in a different time zone?

sex.

probably something Rx, ambien or some such. i had halcyon years ago, and it worked really well for me.

[Tobra]

Originally Posted by HardDrive

Melatonin and exercise. I take 3mg .5 hour before bed every night. Works for me.

This is the answer for practically anyone, IMHO

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by t-tom

I'm gonna try it. All the drug out there either make so drowsy next day

Originally Posted by Bill Douglas

I take a Phenergan each night. It has a warning "may make you drowsy" It certainly does. It's an anti allergy pill so it has extra bonuses as well and doesn't make you feel a bit dopey the next day.

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[nostatic]

Melatonin didn't work for me. Ambien works like a charm but it is easy to get dependent on it. Insomnia sucks...

[EMJ]

SleepyTime herbal tea. All natural. Under $4. Relaxes you then a comfortable, deep sleep. No drowsiness in the morning either.

Celestial Seasonings, Herbal Tea, Sleepytime, Caffeine Free, 20 Tea Bags - iHerb.com

[targa911S]

Originally Posted by HardDrive

Melatonin and exercise. I take 3mg .5 hour before bed every night. Works for me.

this works for me..

[weseeeee]

I rid my life of some stress so now exercise and no late evening alcohol allow me to rest pretty good.

[Evans, Marv]

My doctor prescribed something named Lorazopam. Apparently it's something they give people to reduce anxiety/stress before medical procedures. It's not a dramatic thing but seems to really promote a good night's sleep. I call it the "magic pill." I only take it when I've not been getting very good night's sleep for a few days.

[nynor]

that is a benzodiazipine (sp?), same class as valium.

[TimT]

What do you all recommend for occasional use, to get to sleep on a plane or when first arriving in a different time zone?

I use Ambien, I fly to China pretty frequently, take an Ambien after the first meal on the flight..... wake up in Beijing..

I've never had jet lag problems...and I have flown all over the world..

[nynor]

Originally Posted by TimT

I use Ambien, I fly to China pretty frequently, take an Ambien after the first meal on the flight..... wake up in Beijing..

I've never had jet lag problems...and I have flown all over the world..

i'd be pretty scared to take an ambien on an airplane! i have no idea what i'd get up to, with a plane full of people as an audience....