I personally prefer the natural sleep aids.....I just got one at CVE called Alteril....there is also something called Somapure that is similar.

I remember taking one of the OTC sleep aids when I was in an out-patient after being inpatient at a mental hospital. They did a urinalysis every day.......thought it was the Unisom....but it showed up that I was on drugs like coc....sort of like how poppy seeds show up as being on drugs.

I figure if it shows up that way in the urine, it can have other effects also. I know this natural sleep aid gives me a really good sleep. I have been having serious problems getting to sleep & staying asleep & find this really works well for me.
Contents are: L-Tryptophan (same thing that's in Turkey...lol...why we fall asleep after Thanksgiving dinner)
GABA
Skullcap Herb Extract
Glycine
Valerian Root Extract
Chamomile Herb
Hops Strobile Extract
Passion Flower Herb Extract
Melatonin

I am very sensitive to anything that goes into my body.....if I can have a bad side effect, I will & have had.....so to have this work well for me is really a wonderful accomplishment.

My pain specialist prescribed Tamazapam, but I'm leary about taking it unless I am desperate to sleep.....too many possible side effects for me......& thinking suicidal thoughts is definitely not a good reaction even to an OTC med