OTC sleep med's

[The Other Harry]

This is not for me.

I was discussing my sleeping problems with a friend who does not
have a drinking problem. She told me she can't sleep more than a
few hours at a time herself, and that it is driving her up the wall.
She is about age 55 and she does have a weight problem.

It seems to me that I read on this newsgroup that there is a fairly
effective OTC med for people who have simple sleeping problems --
not complicated by other issues -- but I can't remember the name.

Anyone know what that is?

[rosie read and post]

harry,
has your friend talked to her doctor about this?
sometimes interrupted sleep is due to an illness that should NOT be
ignored, or covered up.

for simple sleep disturbance, folks seem to have some luck with the
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride OTC, but again, i would recommend that
your friend consult with her doctor first!

--
read and post daily, it works!
rosie

it ain't what they call you, it's what you answer to.
............................b.clinton





"The Other Harry" <hc.me@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
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> This is not for me.
>
> I was discussing my sleeping problems with a friend who does not
> have a drinking problem. She told me she can't sleep more than a
> few hours at a time herself, and that it is driving her up the wall.
> She is about age 55 and she does have a weight problem.
>
> It seems to me that I read on this newsgroup that there is a fairly
> effective OTC med for people who have simple sleeping problems --
> not complicated by other issues -- but I can't remember the name.
>
> Anyone know what that is?
>

[Bobby L.]

There's some type of herbal remedy that many I know highly recommend.

Melatonin -- Haven't tried it myself. Only repeating what I've heard.

Bobby L


"The Other Harry" <hc.me@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
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> This is not for me.
>
> I was discussing my sleeping problems with a friend who does not
> have a drinking problem. She told me she can't sleep more than a
> few hours at a time herself, and that it is driving her up the wall.
> She is about age 55 and she does have a weight problem.
>
> It seems to me that I read on this newsgroup that there is a fairly
> effective OTC med for people who have simple sleeping problems --
> not complicated by other issues -- but I can't remember the name.
>
> Anyone know what that is?
>

[Shawster]

"The Other Harry" <hc.me@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
news:33l4rv4t0nbtaosgknsp2n946rgqbdchkr@4ax.com...
> This is not for me.
>
> I was discussing my sleeping problems with a friend who does not
> have a drinking problem. She told me she can't sleep more than a
> few hours at a time herself, and that it is driving her up the wall.
> She is about age 55 and she does have a weight problem.
>
> It seems to me that I read on this newsgroup that there is a fairly
> effective OTC med for people who have simple sleeping problems --
> not complicated by other issues -- but I can't remember the name.
>
> Anyone know what that is?

chamomile tea, and a fifth step.


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[Moonraker]

"The Other Harry" <hc.me@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
news:33l4rv4t0nbtaosgknsp2n946rgqbdchkr@4ax.com...
> This is not for me.
>
> I was discussing my sleeping problems with a friend who does not
> have a drinking problem. She told me she can't sleep more than a
> few hours at a time herself, and that it is driving her up the wall.
> She is about age 55 and she does have a weight problem.
>
> It seems to me that I read on this newsgroup that there is a fairly
> effective OTC med for people who have simple sleeping problems --
> not complicated by other issues -- but I can't remember the name.
>
> Anyone know what that is?
>

You didn't say if your friend's sleep disturbances are fairly recent or if
they are chronic. That may make a big difference.

People who are heavy in the neck and jowls frequently have a physical
collapse of the airway while asleep, especially if they sleep on their back.
Their central nervous system will awaken them in order that they might
breathe. Some usual symptoms are heavy snoring and/or cessation of normal
respiration and then gasping for breath.

The medical term for this is Obstructive Sleep Apnea. IIRC, Apnea means
"without breath", very loosely translated from Latin. Taking any sleep
inducing meds or drinking alcohol with this untreated condition is VERY
dangerous.

Take a look at www.sleepapnea.org for more info.

If your friend is certain that she's not apneaeic, I suppose any of the
OTC's is as good as another. There is a also sleep disorders newsgroup,
where you might get some more expert comments.

[The Other Harry]

[On Thu, 13 Nov 2003 00:43:18 -0500, "Moonraker"
<fuggadaboutit@bellsouth.net> wrote:]

> You didn't say if your friend's sleep disturbances are fairly recent or if
> they are chronic. That may make a big difference.

I'll need to ask her a bit more about this. I think her weight
might come into play, but I'm not sure.

It would probably be best for her to consult with someone. I don't
like playing amateur shrink. I just thought a common sleep remedy
might work for her.

[rosie read and post]

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> chamomile tea, and a fifth step.
>

ROTFLMAO!
(i thought for sure you were going to say AMBIAN)

[Shawster]

"rosie read and post" <readandpost@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> > chamomile tea, and a fifth step.
> >
>
> ROTFLMAO!
> (i thought for sure you were going to say AMBIAN)

well once you stop drooling and doing the lthium shuffle... oh sorry that's
just you rolling on the floor.

of course you mock the steps, your higher power is a pharmacist.


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