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Having Sleeping Tablets For Good Sleep. Legs Feeling Heavy, Dead, Eases On Stretching. Side Effects?

Good day, Please can you assist me by answering this question -im 28 years ol weigh 56kgs have never had a medical condition that is worth stressing over i have an office job and i would say im pretty active through out the day i take a sleeping tablet at night to help me sleep better and get a full nights rest these tablets which i buy over the counter called beta Sleep they are and orange capsule - however i have noticed that since i have started taking these tablets my legs start feeling heavy and dead and it makes for an uncomfortable feeling im forced to fight with the sleeping tablet and get out of bed and do 5 - 10 minutes of doing leg stretches it eases the feeling and i can finally get to sleep - this was happening maybe every 3rd or 4th night but has now become and every night thing?
Mon, 1 Jul 2013
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Hi there ~

I understand your concerns. I am concerned for the over the counter medication that you have been taking to help you with sleep. Most over the counter medications wreck the sleep architecture and do not give you a restful sleep. I also believe that you might be having a side effect from the medication when you say that you need to wake up and stretch before you fall back asleep again. There are many medications that are sleep aids and some sedative hypnotics that will help with sleep. There are also medications that help relieve your anxiety and get you to sleep for the same reason. I also believe that the medications like melatonin which are naturally occurring hormones may also help in your sleep. Many CBT techniques are also helpful for sleep. Please consult a psychiatrist who can help you with your sleep problems.

I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!
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Having Sleeping Tablets For Good Sleep. Legs Feeling Heavy, Dead, Eases On Stretching. Side Effects?

Hi there ~ I understand your concerns. I am concerned for the over the counter medication that you have been taking to help you with sleep. Most over the counter medications wreck the sleep architecture and do not give you a restful sleep. I also believe that you might be having a side effect from the medication when you say that you need to wake up and stretch before you fall back asleep again. There are many medications that are sleep aids and some sedative hypnotics that will help with sleep. There are also medications that help relieve your anxiety and get you to sleep for the same reason. I also believe that the medications like melatonin which are naturally occurring hormones may also help in your sleep. Many CBT techniques are also helpful for sleep. Please consult a psychiatrist who can help you with your sleep problems. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!