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Not the best idea.

Please just call the pharmacist. There are usually some that stay open late. Ask them.

Not sure why you need both…if you are in major pain too…perhaps talk to your Dr.

The main problem can also be that you become ‘addicted’ to the Tylenlo PM…and after awhile..it won’t work anymore, so you keep increasing it..and that can lead to severe problems.

It’s not the Tylenol..it’s the sleeping component in the PM formula (dextra) something..the name escapes me. Not a true addiction, but you can become dependent on it the combination…as I’m sure it lulls you to sleep faster and you sleep deeper.

Talk to your Dr about switching your sleeping pills…your body grows accustomed to them after so long, so you tend to want or need more…so it’s better to switch them up every once in awhile if you find they just aren’t working for you like they did and like you need if you have a sleeping disorder.

Combining any prescriptions with OTC meds…can be dangerous definitely.

Take care.
by: Smiling_Lady
on: 29th December 08

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Is it a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor? If so there’s an increased risk of successful attempts of suicide with this group of meds in the first month. This is believed to be due to an increased proactiveness of the patient sadly while they are still having negative thoughts of the future. I wouldn’t worry about it too much
by: interpol
on: 13th April 06

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To relieve insomnia, you should avoid substances that make it worse and have good bedtime habits that make it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep. Make sure your bedroom is a comfortable temperature, dark, and quiet enough for sleep.

Good bedtime habits include:

- Prepare yourself for sleep by, e.g. preparing a ‘to do’ list for tomorrow, so that such distractions are at their minimum when you actually hit the bed.

- Turn your alarm clock so that its glow doesn’t let you know of the time ticking away.

- Not exercising, eating heavy meals, or drinking a lot shortly before bedtime. One exception is yoga. A number of yoga postures are designed to calm your body and prepare you for sleep.

- Following a routine that helps you wind down and relax before bed, such as reading a book, listening to soothing music, or taking a hot bath.

- If you share a bed, buy a king size bed with two different mattresses so that you two don’t disturb each other while sleeping.

- Making your bedroom sleep-friendly. Avoid bright lighting and minimize possible sleep distractions, such as a TV, computer, or pet.

- Going to sleep around the same time each night and waking up around the same time each morning, even on weekends. If possible, avoid night shifts or alternating schedules at work and other causes of irregular sleep schedules.

Both herbal and homeopathic remedies are commonly used alternatives to sleeping tablets in reducing insomnia, and can be very effective in helping to assist an individual in the transition to peaceful slumber without strong sedatives or any concerning side effects.

Certain herbs such as Hypericum perforatum, Scuttelaria laterifolia, Passiflora incarnata can be used to maintain healthy sleep patterns and promote optimal balance of sleep-related hormones involved in the sleep cycle.

Homeopathic remedies such as Coffea C30 and Nux Vom. C30 are also used to reduce insomnia and maintain restful, satisfying, and healthy sleep. Other natural supplements that are widely used to address the underlying causes of chronic insomnia are calcium lactate, magnesium lactate and vitamin B6.

You may get more info here http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/remedies/i/insomnia.htm

Hope all this helps

Good Luck
by:
on: 20th January 11

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Ambien (zolpidem) is not known to be correlated with prostatitis. I highly doubt it is even possible. Most likely, it was just a coincidence.
by:
on: 24th October 10

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If you only did this once, I believe you will be fine. You may want to discuss this with your doctor.
by: Hopefully Helpful
on: 9th April 10

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Cool temperature in the room. As little light as possible. As little sound as possible. Avoid mental or emotional stimulation 2 hours prior to sleep. Last but not least, try Melatonin.
by: Mr. A. W. Wolfe
on: 4th February 09

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You may take a trip to the doctor but pre-diagnosing yourself may be part of the problem. Only a doctor can actually tell you what the problem is. Try getting ready for bed earlier, cut off the tv an hour before you intend to fall asleep. I usually get a book and read until I get sleepy.

Eating before can also cause you to lose sleep.

The less thoughts you have running through your mind the better your body starts to relax. Try that first and if that doesn’t count then you should see a doctor.
by:
on: 24th July 11

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Ambian seems to make me forget anything that happens once it starts working and it makes me dissy.
Extacy is the way to go
by: Acer 8
on: 12th May 10

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Hello..I feel for your Mom..I’ve been on almost every sleeping pill and nothing worked.She might want to try ” Alteril ” .You can buy it at Walmart it is a all natural sleep aid.It really helped me.Good Luck to your Mom.
The price of Alteril is about 15 dollars and it has 60 tablets in it.
by:
on: 22nd June 10

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I had a collie and gave him an Ambien once, I gave his xanax once too, he would not go to sleep…
of course he was an average size dog, I asked the vet about this…
There are medications for dogs that are not a sched IV controlled substance.
The vet said it was ok, but make sure the dog doesn’t get hooked.
The Ambien was 10mg…
also note: every dog varies…
and these medications that rest the nervous system (Benzodiazepines) effect an Animal differently from a Human.
by: Bart
on: 15th April 08