You don't take Zyprexa, do you? I understand that can cause vivid dreaming.

I use, frankly, the essential Omega 3 fatty acids for calming the system before bedtime.
That, combined with an aspirin, works most of the time.

If I have a particularly high acid load I will take .5 mg Clonazepam (Klonopin) which
works strongly, but leaves a groggy side effect for me.

The problem with melatonin, I've been told, is that it is good for about 3 months. Beyond that, it isn't effective for some people.