Insomnia MedicationsInsomnia medications fall into one of three different categories:1. Prescription Drugs 2. Over the Counter 3. Supplements Before resorting to any type of medication, it's best to try good sleep hygiene for more restful sleep.
Often the first thing a sleep deprived person will try, is a non prescription sleep aid. I know. After several sleepless nights, I found myself standing in the drug store reading all of the labels on over the counter - OTC sleep aids. Unable to decide which one to try, I bought several of them hoping that one of these sleep aids would give me a restful night of sleep. Find out if this type of sleep medication is effective and what are the common side effects:
Non Prescription Sleep Aids
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Many sleepless people reach for melatonin sleep aids. The body naturally produces this hormone in response to darkness or to dim light. That's why shift workers who are driving home at 7:00 AM after working all night find it difficult to fall asleep, even though they are dead tired.
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