Need help to stay asleep. valerian with hops? passionflower, motherwort, 5htp? take 0.5mg of xanax (alprazolam) at bedtime only.

Evaluation first: Before further medications or botanical/nutritional supplements, you need a fuller evaluation of your difficulty sleeping. Many issues can interfere with sleep, and taking xanax (alprazolam) every night is not a long-term solution. Please talk with your doctor about your sleep issues more fully. Consulting with a psychiatrist may be useful for you, and you may even need a sleep study to get the best help.

See dr. for eval.: Retire & rise same time each day. Bedroom should be dark & cool - used only for sex & sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs & no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Dinner should be moderate sized & finished at least 2 to 3 hours before sleep. Can try warm milk, chamomile tea or melatonin along w light reading, warm bath, lavender scent.