Hi, just wondering if a mild sleeping tablet like temazapan is available over the counter here in switzerland or if i need to go to my gp? Thanks in advance
It may be rude, but I would like to point out that temazepam is not a 'mild' sleeping tablet, and is highly addictive. It should not be used for more than 2-4 weeks, and if you are using it more than that, you're very likely to be addicted. I'm putting the warning out there because a family friend of ours became addicted in her 50's and ended up having 3 long-term stays in psychiatric hospital. It almost destroyed her life.
The only Nytol I've ever used - and it was a long time ago - was a mix of valerian and passion-flower. Must have been the herbal variety and I didn't realize there was any other.
I have a work trip consisting of a long haul flight, two days of work and then flight back. So thought the temazapan would reduce jet lag and allow me to sleep and function professionally. I have taken it in the past also for long haul flights esp bc sitting in cattle-class hardly encourages long stretches of sleep.
So sex ( although is more natural ) I have to rule out - thanks ceppych
And since i dont drink brandy is also not an option.
For me, melatonin is the magic bullet. Works wonders, consistently, is non-habit forming, and actually promoted as being healthy.
Not available here over the counter, but virtually everywhere else. I always bring back huge amounts from the States where it's sold in the vitamin section.
If it's justified, then you could certainly speak to your doctor or pharmacist about what they would recommend.
I would be cautious about carrying those sorts of medications, depending on what country you are going to...and if you are going to be alone in a hotel room...
You can get a good sleeping tablet without prescription direct from the pharmacy. I can't remember what the one I usually buy is called, but it has a blue/green packet, and half a tablet knocks me out in around 1-1.5hrs. Go and ask, they will show you the options.
Less than you might think. Works for 3 or 4 hours by depressing brain activity but then - usually at about 4am it wears off and leaves you full,y awake.
Using the brandy to sleep on the long haul flight :-) and melatonine when I arrive.Normally works quite well. For short trips to the US I try to stay within European hours, bit awkward but it saves your body from having to adapt short term to the time difference. What also works well is something homeopathic called Cocculus, helps me adapt more easily to time zone changes.
I agree that Melatonin is a great (natural) sleeping aid. Just 1 mg. has me asleep in about 15 minutes, with almost no grogginess the next day.
Shame it (apparently) isn't sold here without a prescription. I always order mine online -- a brand by the name of MidNite, which are quick-dissolving chewable tablets and taste pretty good.
But another natural remedy (that is available at Apothekes here in CH, without a prescription) is Zeller Schlaf Forte -- a mixture of valerian and hops. It has me sound asleep one hour after taking it and I always feel so well-rested the next day. I wouldn't suggest it for nightly use, though.