Wellness

[Mom2Dogs]

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

[63mkm]

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. 

[colliemom4]

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.

[timeless]

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!

[FranandZoe]

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@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.

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[FranandZoe]

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@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.

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[SoCal Bred]

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.

[Bonkers1]

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

[SilleeMee]

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. 

[Mom2Dogs]

@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.