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Can You Recommend Over-the-counter Medication For Poor Sleep Due To Depression?
Question: Hello, Sometimes I feel really depressed and I can't berly sleep at night. I am not a social person. I dont have money to schedule an appt with the doctor. Can you recommend any over the couter medicines?
Brief Answer:
Melatonin can be used
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Depending on your state there are very limited but effective options for inducing sleep. One of them is melatonin. This is available in most states as over the counter medications. Most individuals get good night sleep with this medication.
Similarly, many of the available antihistamines in the market are available over the counter in few states and can be used for sleep. Some of them include promethazine, pheniramine, chlorpheniramine among others.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar, Psychiatrist
Melatonin can be used
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Depending on your state there are very limited but effective options for inducing sleep. One of them is melatonin. This is available in most states as over the counter medications. Most individuals get good night sleep with this medication.
Similarly, many of the available antihistamines in the market are available over the counter in few states and can be used for sleep. Some of them include promethazine, pheniramine, chlorpheniramine among others.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar, Psychiatrist
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