OTC sleep aids?

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  1. Oct 5, 2014 #1
    youngclarkh

    youngclarkh Light Load Member

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    I want to be alert while driving and I'm worried about sleep deprivation as I head out over the road for the first time.

    Are OTC sleep aids like Sominex or Benadryl effective, or do they just make you groggy the next day?
     
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  3. Oct 5, 2014 #2
    david123abc

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    I try not to use them often, but when I have to flip from driving during the day to driving at night I will take 4 Benadryl to knock me out.

    Don't wait until you've tossed and turned for 4 hours or you definitely will be groggy. If you think you'll need them, take them as soon as you start your break.
     
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    icsheeple

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    Benadryl and melatonin.
     
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    STexan

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    I find a nice glass of pinot noir along with a handful of ambien before bed works wonders. If I can't do that, melatonin seems to help sometimes. Or play a podcast of obama's latest excuse why he wants to restart what he promised to stop for 6 years
     
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  7. Oct 5, 2014 #5
    youngclarkh

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    LMAO. Obama puts me to sleep immediately. Good advice
     
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    GasHauler

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    If you get in enough hours you're be fine. At least more than 4. Any of the OTC PM's will work. I stay away from aspirin PM's because of my stomach but any of them work. But of course we all know un-aided sleep is the best but who can find that these days?
     
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    ramblingman

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    Zzquil has worked on the 2 occasions it was needed.
     
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    Stew209

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    Advil PM liquid-gels work great.
     
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    jdiesel3406

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    If I really need to sleep I will take only 1 small tablet (store brand sleep aid) as early as I can. I have noticed if I don't get more than 5 hours of sleep after taking one I feel like a zombie for hours!
     
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    Boardhauler

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    A few tokes of Humboldt gold will chill ya right out. Advil PM works too.
     
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