Over the Counter sleep aids?!


Question:

Over the Counter sleep aids?

For several weeks I've had terrible nights sleep because I wake up every two hours with bad toothache.I have an appointment with a dentist to sort it out, but it's not until mid August and I desperately need a good nights sleep.

I want to try using an over the counter sleeping aid such as Kalms or Nytol. How effective are these? Do they make you just a little drowsy or a lot? And would they knock me out enough so I'd sleep through any pain in my teeth?


Answers:

I can relate to your plight. First, try a cotton ball or gauze soaked in clove oil and place directly on the troubling tooth. Tastes nasty but gives relief. Second, if you need help sleeping try Melatonin or Valerian Root. Melatonin is a specific natural sleep aid, and is something our own body already produces on it's own. The great thing is that is non-addictive and has no known adverse side affects. Valerian Root is a more relaxing/calming agent that does make some people more tired than others. In either case if your worried about being too groggy, graduate up to a suitable dose, like start with 1 or 2 a half hour before bed, and then graduate up or down by one until it's working comfortably for you. Good Luck!




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