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Sleeping pills

Mom2Dogs — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:02:54 GMT

Does anyone take nightly or occasionally something to help them sleep?

My husbands issues continue to exist...anxiety due to his plugged ears, he is not sleeping very well at all.

I did message the doctor this morning, but have not heard back yet. I thought maybe I could pick something up for him at the drug store...I doubt the doctor will get back before Monday.

thanks

Re: Sleeping pills

63mkm — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:13:18 GMT

I take an over the counter sleep aid. I'm currently using the Costco Kirkland brand and I've also purchased the generic Walmart brand. The pill is 25mg and I break them in half. I don't wake up groggy but I do sleep soundly. The small amount take the edge off when my mind is still wide awake. You can also try Melatonin which is a natural product.

Re: Sleeping pills

colliemom4 — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:16:17 GMT

My husband occasionally takes the Walmart brand Equate sleep aid in the white bottle. They're only around five dollars if you want to give them a try.

Re: Sleeping pills

timeless — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:18:12 GMT

If your husband isn't used to sleeping pills, whatever brand you buy have him start with a half a pill on a weekend evening to see how his body handles it.

I'm really sensitive to sleeping pills and so only take a half dose of Unisom if I can't sleep. It puts me out for about nine hours.

Stay away from any containing dipenhydramine since it's been shown to be a factor in dementia.

I don't know how you feel about CBD if your state has legalized it, but it can be used also.

Will he be going to see the doc soon? I seem to remember you talking about his ears and it not being wax. Wishing him well!

Re: Sleeping pills

FranandZoe — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:22:33 GMT

@63mkm wrote:
I take an over the counter sleep aid. I'm currently using the Costco Kirkland brand and I've also purchased the generic Walmart brand. The pill is 25mg and I break them in half. I don't wake up groggy but I do sleep soundly. The small amount take the edge off when my mind is still wide awake. You can also try Melatonin which is a natural product.

@63mkm Is there a name for what you take other than just sleep aid? Thanks.

Re: Sleeping pills

FranandZoe — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:23:31 GMT

@colliemom4 wrote:
My husband occasionally takes the Walmart brand Equate sleep aid in the white bottle. They're only around five dollars if you want to give them a try.

@colliemom4 Is it just called sleep aid? Thanks.

Re: Sleeping pills

SoCal Bred — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:34:40 GMT

I take (1) caplet of (OTC) Tylenol Simply Sleep maybe once or twice a week at the most. I get maybe 4-6 hrs of uninterrupted sleep which is good for me.

Re: Sleeping pills

Bonkers1 — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:27:32 GMT

Unfortunately for me I have tried all the over the counter without success. I ended up having the doctor prescribe an rx for me.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:35:33 GMT

I take a magnesium supp. It's not exactly a sleep aid but it helps relax the mind and body so falling and staying asleep is better. Magnesium is one of the minerals that can actually cross the blood-brain barrier.

Re: Sleeping pills

Mom2Dogs — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:39:07 GMT

@timeless Yes, you are correct, pugged ears, no wax, nothing wrong with his ears..medically.

Probably plugged due to allergies but the Claritin is not working and the anxiety still exists...his doctor suggested talk therapy a few weeks ago...he does not need talk thearpy.

He is 84, really good health, rarely sees a doctor you think he could get some attention from his provider.

Re: Sleeping pills

Janey2 — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:47:09 GMT

@Mom2Dogs Did he have Covid recently? Some people get very stuffed up and it can linger for months

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Mom2Dogs — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:00:49 GMT

@Janey2 No, he did not have covid....the plugged ears came from mowing the yard a month or so ago...he remembers when it happened.

Re: Sleeping pills

JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:04:31 GMT

No, to sleeping pills. However, I do take my magnesium supplement at night. It's supposed to help one relax. I don't have a problem falling asleep. Sleeping the entire night is another story.

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Tori3569 — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:36:34 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
I take a magnesium supp. It's not exactly a sleep aid but it helps relax the mind and body so falling and staying asleep is better. Magnesium is one of the minerals that can actually cross the blood-brain barrier.

@SilleeMee , have you ever tried the magnesium sprays or creams I've been seeing on social media? They sound like something that would help me, but I'm susceptible to vivid dreams which seems to be a potential side effect. For whatever reason, the vivid dream thing makes me very anxious when I wake up. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Also @JeanLouiseFinch,

Re: Sleeping pills

SilleeMee — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:37:51 GMT

@Tori3569 wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
I take a magnesium supp. It's not exactly a sleep aid but it helps relax the mind and body so falling and staying asleep is better. Magnesium is one of the minerals that can actually cross the blood-brain barrier.

@SilleeMee , have you ever tried the magnesium sprays or creams I've been seeing on social media? They sound like something that would help me, but I'm susceptible to vivid dreams which seems to be a potential side effect. For whatever reason, the vivid dream thing makes me very anxious when I wake up. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Also @JeanLouiseFinch,

@Tori3569

I've seen those sprays but not tried them.

Re: Sleeping pills

JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:10:07 GMT

@Tori3569 wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
I take a magnesium supp. It's not exactly a sleep aid but it helps relax the mind and body so falling and staying asleep is better. Magnesium is one of the minerals that can actually cross the blood-brain barrier.

@SilleeMee , have you ever tried the magnesium sprays or creams I've been seeing on social media? They sound like something that would help me, but I'm susceptible to vivid dreams which seems to be a potential side effect. For whatever reason, the vivid dream thing makes me very anxious when I wake up. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Also @JeanLouiseFinch,

The only magnesium sprays and creams I'm aware of are the ones for sore muscles.

Re: Sleeping pills

Krimpette — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:14:47 GMT

Melatonin.

Re: Sleeping pills

Forbidden Fruit — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:40:17 GMT

Hi @Mom2Dogs

I have a somewhat different take. My husband had the same issue but he used Arm & Hammer Simply Saline Nasal Care spray--pretty cheap. It made his nose run like crazy but it helped his ears. He really alleviated the pressure in his head. My husband has bad allergies too and is unable to take a lot of OTC meds due to medical issues.

For myself for sleep, I use a magnesium supplement and I also take a tulsi (holybasil) supplement. I hope your husband finds relief soon.

Re: Sleeping pills

Mom2Dogs — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:43:21 GMT

The doctor prescribed doxepin, hopefully it helps.

He also mentioned this was his only/last choice and if it does not work - he suggested a sleep study or therapist.

Re: Sleeping pills

colliemom4 — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:06:38 GMT

@FranandZoe wrote:
@colliemom4 wrote:
My husband occasionally takes the Walmart brand Equate sleep aid in the white bottle. They're only around five dollars if you want to give them a try.

@colliemom4 Is it just called sleep aid? Thanks.

@FranandZoe