dridlen
05-20-2007, 03:17 PM
Good morning, I am trying to find a natural sleep aid. I have a terrible time sleeping and have for a long time.
I am on Cymbalta, Wellbutrin, and 2 high blood pressure meds. I take Xanax for sleep and once in awhile Lorzipam. I am wanting to change from those two last meds, because of the addiction potential. I started with .25, but now it takes .50 to fall asleep, so the tolerance has started.
I have heard Melatonin, Benadryl, is there anything else that I could try. I also deal with restless legs, but do not currently take anything for it. I do not want any more meds that I have to take everyday.
Thanks for listening,
I am tired of not sleeping!
Dottie
I am on Cymbalta, Wellbutrin, and 2 high blood pressure meds. I take Xanax for sleep and once in awhile Lorzipam. I am wanting to change from those two last meds, because of the addiction potential. I started with .25, but now it takes .50 to fall asleep, so the tolerance has started.
I have heard Melatonin, Benadryl, is there anything else that I could try. I also deal with restless legs, but do not currently take anything for it. I do not want any more meds that I have to take everyday.
Thanks for listening,
I am tired of not sleeping!
Dottie
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aleet7
05-20-2007, 07:37 PM
I've been struggling with sleep issues for over 2 years now and have tried many herbal remedies. Valerian root is a good herbal sleep aid. It works better on me than melatonin. Also there is a a combination herbal aid called Herbal Slumber(Melatonin and Valerian)by Natural Balance. With this I fall asleep but I don't stay asleep. Maybe it will work better for you. Also there is something called Sleep Fizz(created by a coach for his athletes). It contains vitamins and antioxidants with Melatonin. I hope this helps!
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Clerklady
05-22-2007, 03:31 PM
Hi Dottie,
I take Melatonin and it really works good for me. I also gave it to my mother she has Rum. Arth. and its works great for her. I take 3 mg tabs and if I need more I take another one but 3 mg usually does the trick. I have bulding disc in my neck and do not sleep well at all. When the muscle spams gets really bad I take a valium before bed. Try it, it is over the counter and not very expensive..Good Luck...Denise
I take Melatonin and it really works good for me. I also gave it to my mother she has Rum. Arth. and its works great for her. I take 3 mg tabs and if I need more I take another one but 3 mg usually does the trick. I have bulding disc in my neck and do not sleep well at all. When the muscle spams gets really bad I take a valium before bed. Try it, it is over the counter and not very expensive..Good Luck...Denise
mkgbrook
05-23-2007, 12:50 AM
In conjuntion with good sleep hygiene.. chamomile tea is another good natural sleep aide.
Sincerely,
MG
Sincerely,
MG
barbwest
05-23-2007, 11:27 AM
Melatonin is the best for me! Honestly, I have suffered with insomnia for 4-5 years, have spent hundreds on sleep aids, even 2 new beds. 3 months ago I decided to try melatonin, for some reason I hadn't thought it would work. I was completely wrong, it is awesome I take a 5mg pill that melts in my mouth, works every night so far. Good luck :)