Sedating Antihistamines - Nytol, Dreemon, Medinex, Night-calm, Sominex, Phenergan Nightime.

What if nothing 'natural' seems to work.
Before resorting to prescription sedatives, it is worth trying out Nytol.

Nytol is not a 'natural remedy'. It contains diphenhydramine which is a type of medecine called a sedating anti histamine and is an over the counter medication used for short term sleep problems. Other products containg diphenhydramine include Dreemon, Medinex, and Night-calm.

Another sedative antihstamine is promethazine and is found in Phenergan Nightime or Sominex.

These are all available, without a prescription, to treat insomnia.

Try the smallest dose first and take about 30 mins before going to bed.

These drugs are long-acting and so often leave a hangover the following day.
Their effectiveness diminishes with regular use, so they should only be used for short periods of time.

You must first also make sure there are no contraindications to you using it by talking to your pharmacist/doctor.

Possible Side Effects

Not everyone experiences side effects, but side effects that have been reported include:

Dizziness, restlessness, headaches, nightmares, tiredness and disorientation. Occasionally, especially in older people: blurred vision, dry mouth, urinary retention, confusion, and excitement (also, especially in children). More rarely: loss of appetite, stomach discomfort, palpitations, low blood pressure, disturbances of heart rhythm, shaking, muscle spasms, tic-like movements, blood disorders, and sensitivity to sunlight.
They should be used with caution for men with an enlarged prostate, people with problems urinating (urinary retention), glaucoma (an eye disease), liver disease, epilepsy and porphyria (a rare, inherited problem).
They should not be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.