HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

What medicines will help me sleep?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Many options.: Melatonin is widely used. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis), California poppy (Eschscholzia californica), Wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa), Lemon Balm ((Melissa officinalis)), passion flower (Passiflora incarnata), Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis), Hops (Humulus lupulus), Lavender (Lavandula officinalis) & St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) are herbs which can aid with sleep. Antihistamines are >

Dr Cattano and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 2/22/2016

3.4k views

Thank
Show 1 more comment
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleep herbs: Valerian (Valeriana officinalis), California poppy (Eschscholzia californica), Wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa), Lemon Balm ((Melissa officinalis)), passion flower (Passiflora incarnata), Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis), Hops (Humulus lupulus), Lavender (Lavandula officinalis) & St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) are herbs which can aid with sleep. Kava kava (Piper methysticum) can be effective but

Dr Cattano and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 2/22/2016

3.4k views

Thank
Show 1 more comment

Related Questions

A member asked:

Please advise if it's okay to take two types of sleep medicines?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What drugs can you take to put you to sleep almost instanteneously?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What are some types of drugs that make you sleep deeply for hours and hours?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Please tell me if there are any drugs available which can put you to sleep for 14 hours a day ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Is there any pills or medicine for avoiding me from sleep?and of course can be used for a long time(for example 3 months)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Which is a good medicine for sleep?
How could i make myself get sleep w/out medicine?
How to get my body to sleep without taking any medicine?
What's a good medicine that can make me sleep peacefully?
Can you tell me what is the best high power sleep medicien?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.