What are the different types of sleeping medications?

Answer by  bouks999 (496)

Well what I use to sleep is Tylenol pm. The only problem with using that is that it makes me very irritable the next day. You can try other over the counter medications. But I think for your best results is to get a medicated sleep aid. That is prescribed to you by a doctor.

Answer by  rosieposey78 (1304)

Over the counter sleeping medications are usually made of antihistamines which are commonly used for allergies such as Doxylamine or Diphenhydramine. These are great options for short term insomnia. Any other sleep medications would need to be prescribed by a physicians like benzodiazepines, sedatives, or hypnotics. These would require monitoring by a physician.

Answer by  benstac (1928)

Usually it's a difference between getting a prescription or getting an over the counter medicine. It's best to talk to your primary physician to see which is best.

Answer by  JenniferJ (326)

First distinction is prescription vs. non prescription. If you want to go OTC you can do something natural like melatonin or an OTC sleep aid. OTC sleep aids are often antihistamines. As for prescriptions, there are some to help you to fall asleep or to stay asleep. Ask your doctor.

Answer by  Lisa6938 (485)

Non-prescription sleep aids are a combination of acetominiphin and Benadryl. If you don't have associated pain, one can simply take Benedryl.Prescribed sleep aids include Ambien, Ambien time release and Lunestra.

Answer by  EchoC (553)

Over-the-counter medications are good for minor issues. Melatonin is natural and most often for those who are off their natural sleep cycle/schedule. Ambien & other prescriptions are for severe insomnia.

Answer by  Bob8478 (1040)

There are so many different types of sleeping aids/medications. There are over the counter medications, as well as ones there are prescription only.

Answer by  preetha (49)

Sleep medications available are Diphenhydramine (Sominex, Nytol) and Doxylamine (Unisom),natural medications is a glass of warm milk atleast an hour before sleeping.