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What is the best/safest pill to take for occasional sleeplessness?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Insomnia: What determines what is "best" is tolerability, response rate, and compatibility with other medications taken.

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Answered 7/16/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleeplessness: In my home we often use sublingual melatonin - drop or spray form. If you just need a tiny nudge consider strong chamomile tea.

Answered 5/27/2017

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