Melatonin, Benadryl and ????? - Sleep Disorders Message Board

dridlen · 05-20-2007, 12:17 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

aleet7 · 05-20-2007, 04:37 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!

Aleet7

Clerklady · 05-22-2007, 12:31 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

mkgbrook · 05-22-2007, 09:50 PM

In conjuntion with good sleep hygiene.. chamomile tea is another good natural sleep aide.

Sincerely,
MG

barbwest · 05-23-2007, 08:27 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