BETTER-SLEEP

OTC or over the counter treatments, meaning they do not require a prescription from the doctor have one of two sleep inducing substances, diphenydramine or doxylamine. Both are antihistamines commonly used to treat allergies, such as hayfever, and nausea caused by motion sickness. The effects that you experience from allergy medications and motion sickness medications will be the same effects you can expect from these medications. The only other OTC options for insomnia are herbal remedies and herbal compounds.

Consult with your doctor before taking an over the counter sleep aid, there could be possible drug interactions or health issues that would preclude you from taking these medications. Do not take herbal remedies for sleep and over the counter sleep

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