Question 1

my son takes 54mg of concerta every morning at 6am for his add, and it works great.   it usally wears off by around 4-5pm, and he takes a sleep aid at night about 8:30pm......tonight he took the concerta instead.   will he be up all night?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Some kids actually settle &amp; sleep easier with these meds than expected since their system is a bit different. Time will tell. There is nothing you can do about it after the fact but wait it out.

Question 2

i am under alot of stress lately and find it hard to sleep or stay asleep. sometimes i take melatonin 10 mg and or nyqil sleep aid. sometime neither of them work. would a prescribed sleep medication work better?

sleeping issues

Accepted Answer

Sleep hygiene: Remains best, being able to do light exercise during the day, no food close to bedtime, easy on electronics and tv during late hours allowing for the stress accumulated during the day to be absorbed. It is between the mind and the body, finding the delicate balance, and with the understanding that nights will not be the same as days are not the same.

Question 3

what is a good sleep aid that is mostly natural and allows a full night's rest? i currently take ambien (zolpidem) to help ease my insomnia, but there are nights where it doesn't work or affect me at all. basically, it's not very reliable.

Accepted Answer

A few: Insomnia is very annoying. I tell my ADHD patients to try Melatonin and to take chamomile calming tea 2-3 times a day. Personally like Tazo's brand. Stop TV/electronics 30 minutes before sleep. Use machine that makes calming droning sound next to bed. Hot shower and use lavender based lotion and comfy PJs. NO TV OR RADIO to lull to sleep. Use ambien (zolpidem) cautiously as can have some daytime drowsy pblms

Question 4

is it okay to take marijuana while on benadryl. i take the marijuana as a sleeping aid because its the only thing that works. what are you opinions?

Accepted Answer

Smoking is toxic: Toxic means unsafe, or really unsafe. The intentional habit of inhaling burning organic material, combined with various chemicals used in the growing and manufacturing of that material (regardless of whether it is tobacco, marijuana, or any other plant) is bad for the body. Just think about it. Who would intentionally start something burning and inhale the stuff over and over and over?

Question 5

does health a2z sleep aid work?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: It will work for a couple of days, then you might need to stop for two days and then restart it again. It is basically benadryl, (diphenhydramine) the antihistamine. You might want to try melatonin 3mg at 2 hours before bedtime. It works more consistently and does not cause the next day impairment and weight gain that Benadryl (diphenhydramine) does. See your doctor if that doesn't work. If you feel nervous or depressed, get tx.

Question 6

could rexall sleep-aid really work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It contains Diphenhydramine hcl 25 mg. This is  an anti-histamine which can cause drowsiness. It is for occasional sleep issues.

Question 7

might i take universal zma as a sleep aid?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Zma is a preparation of zinc, magnesium and a b vitamin. It is marketed mainly as a strength building supplement but is also marketed as a sleep aid (they add tryptophan, which can enhance sleep).

Question 8

what is a good sleep aid that's safe to take?

Accepted Answer

: Because there are many factors that can impact a patient's sleep, I would recommend that you be evaluated by a physician and that they get a good sleep history, medical history and medication history from you before you try a sleep aid. Medicine is NOT the first line of treatment.

Question 9

can melatonin work for an occasional sleep aid?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In my experience, melatonin has been very useful, and a lot safer than many prescription sleeping pills.  May require 2 or 3 pills to help, but seems quite successful in very small amounts.   In spite of otc status, if you have a sleep disorder, discuss with your doctor.

Question 10

can i take tazadone and a over-the-counter sleep aid?

Accepted Answer

Would not advise: Trazodone dose is normally adjusted to improve sleep; adding a separate sleep aid makes it difficult to figure out when you have achieved the best dose of trazodone for your condition. You & your doctor will work together toward three obectives with dosing.Trazodone should help you
1 fall asleep quickly
2. Remain asleep all night
3.Not leave you groggy in the morning. 
See your doctor if needed.

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My son takes 54mg of concerta every morning at 6am for his add, and it works great. it usally wears off by around 4-5pm, and he takes a sleep aid at night about 8:30pm......tonight he took the concerta instead. will he be up all night?

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I am under alot of stress lately and find it hard to sleep or stay asleep. sometimes i take melatonin 10 mg and or nyqil sleep aid. sometime neither of them work. would a prescribed sleep medication work better? sleeping issues

A member asked:

What is a good sleep aid that is mostly natural and allows a full night's rest? i currently take ambien (zolpidem) to help ease my insomnia, but there are nights where it doesn't work or affect me at all. basically, it's not very reliable.

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Is it okay to take marijuana while on benadryl. i take the marijuana as a sleeping aid because its the only thing that works. what are you opinions?

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Does health a2z sleep aid work?

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Could rexall sleep-aid really work?

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Might i take universal zma as a sleep aid?

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What is a good sleep aid that's safe to take?

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Can melatonin work for an occasional sleep aid?

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Can i take tazadone and a over-the-counter sleep aid?

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