Are Prescription Sleep Medications better than Over the Counter?!

Are Prescription Sleep Medications better than Over the Counter?

I'm thinking about going to the doctor because of my chronic sleeping problems, but if he's just going to prescribe me sleep meds and that's it, I was wondering if they're better.

I have been an insomniac for years and I have used quite a few different products. The biggest difference I have noticed is that OTC, like tylenol pm or benadryl, generally leave you with a hangover effect. They can also cause trouble for you if you use them for long periods of time. Of the prescription products, lunesta seems to work the best for me. Ambein CR works ok, too. I stay away from trazodone, it leaves me very groggy. Hope this helps.