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I was wondering what are good over-the-counter meds for sleep?

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Dr. Mario Mangas answered

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Natural sleep meds: OTC SLEEP MEDICINES MAY REPRESENT SEDATING/STANDARD ANTIHISTAMINES SUCH AS BENADRYL (diphenhydramine) OR ZYRTEC. MELATONIN 5 mg tablets to be taken 2-3 hrs before sleep or can consider chamomile type tea.

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Answered 9/5/2014

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