[asylumgardens]

Is there anything that's good for sleep other than prescription medications? I can't take Tylenol PM, either.

[evildouble102]

Not sure if u consider it a sleeping med... I know it's an antipsychotic; I take seroquel for anxiety as well as sleep. Good luck.

[asylumgardens]

Oh well, I just meant anything I can get without a prescription.. unless you can get that without one, which I don't know. Thank you, though.

[drunksunflower]

The following is from a friend who has lots of psychopharmacological knowledge, cut and pasted from an email recently:

Or you can get some generic OTC diphenhydramine (benadryl) and this works abit better for most at 25-50 mg.

For me it was fine to take in conjunction with celexa, but the pharmacist should know.

[okiedokie]

Hi,
Just know that that is the same ingredient that is in Tylenol PM.
Take care,
Okie

[asylumgardens]

Oh, well that could still work. I just can't take it because of the actual Tylenol because I've messed myself up with Tylenol, so yeah. Benadryl might be good.

[okiedokie]

Then definitely try the Benadryl. They come in 25 mg. tablets or caps. Take 2 for a total of 50 mg. It should help quite a bit.

Let us know how it works for you.
Sweet dreams!
Okie

[drunksunflower]

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Hi,
Just know that that is the same ingredient that is in Tylenol PM.
Take care,
Okie

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Ohh ... I didn't know that myself.

Good spotting!

[withit]

2 benadryls knock me out. I might try three if two didn't suffice.

[DePressMe]

Melatonin is suppose to be safe and you can get it over the counter. It has helped me in the past.

[Grace03]

Hi asylumgardens!

Along the same lines as the NyQuil, Neo citran usually knocks myself & my daughter out. (she is 23) Of course you would have to check on interactions.

Gravol may make you sleepy also.

And I am NOT a drinker..so I am NOT endoring the following on a regular basis:

***Check medication interactions with Dr or pharmacist for OCCASIONAL USE only***MAY BE ADDICTIVE*****

Whiskey/rye toddy (an old medicinal remedy)

***CAUTION will cause drowsiness..DO NOT OPERATE MACHINERY, or DRIVE after taking this. Hit the pillows*****

Mix rye ,rum or whiskey (1/2shooter size)with equal parts of boiling water. Down it. This goes through your system quickly & brings about drowsiness rapidly. Has worked for me for over many years..the odd time when I really needed to sleep.


Just a thought
Grace03