Sleep Aid Guide: Ambien, Melatonin & Natural Remedies

Choosing the right sleep aid involves weighing the benefits of Ambien versus natural options like Ashwagandha or Melatonin. From managing pediatric sleep to understanding the risks of overdose, identifying effective remedies is key to restorative rest.

The Effects of a Sleeping Pill Overdose

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dr. Scott Fannin

Sleeping pills are central nervous system depressants. Most tranquilizers and sleeping pills belong to a class of medications called benzodiazepines. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved hypnotics, a class of psychoactive drugs, in the treatment of sleep and anxiety disorders.