OTC vs Online Sleeping Pills

Tom Jones
Sep 19, 2020

OTC Vs. Online Sleeping Pills for the treatment of insomnia and sleep disorders.

Discover the wide range of treatments available in the EU, along with interesting facts like which type of medication is tolerated best, and which works best to prevent rebound insomnia.

Online Sleeping Pills

Online sleeping pills are sold directly to EU customer’s via online chemists that are regulated to dispense medication in amounts for personal use without the need for a doctor’s prescription. The medication is then sent to customers using recorded delivery.

Online Sleeping Pills

Online sleeping pills are generally much stronger and are not designed to be used for extended periods of time due to their habit-forming qualities.

Best Online Sleeping Pills

Zolpidem:	Zolpidem , also well-known by brand names Ambien and Stilnox, is a nonbenzodiazepine Z Drug that provides a calming sedative hypnotic effect. It is used for the short-term treatment of sleeping conditions including Insomnia and frequent awakenings. Zolpidem helps patients fall asleep quicker and it also helps them remain sleeping throughout the night.
Zopiclone:	Zopiclone is a nonbenzodiazepine Z drug medication. It is used to treat Insomnia and various other sleep disorders. It works by increasing gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) a calming chemical in the brain which promotes restfulness and improves sleep. Zopiclone should be taken just before bed and 8 hours before a patient plans to wake up.
Nitrazepam:	Nitrazepam is a powerful hypnotic medication from the benzodiazepine group. It is mainly used for the treatment of severe anxiety and insomnia. Due to its fast-acting properties Nitrazepam induces sleep quickly and helps restore the body’s natural sleep cycle.
Diazepam:	Diazepam also known by the name Valium, is a Benzodiazepine class of medication. It is used to treat anxiety, panic attacks and sleeping disorders. Diazepam produces a sedative action in the brain that helps calm down brain activity and prepare the body for a good night’s sleep.

Over the Counter Sleeping Pills

OTC, or over the counter sleeping pills are sold directly to customers without the need for a doctor’s prescription in many EU locations such as high street chemists like Boots and Lloyds pharmacy, and even at many major supermarket chains in the EU, like TESCO and ASDA.

Counter Sleeping Pills

Over the counter sleeping pills are generally safe for extended use over longer periods of time as they are non-habit forming or non-addictive.

Best Over the Counter Sleeping Pills:

Diphenhydramine:	Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine found in many common OTC sleep aid brands such as Compoz, Nytol and Sominex. This medication is widely available and used to assist with a host of problems including insomnia and motion sickness.
Doxylamine:	Doxylamine is an antihistamine which acts as a sedative hypnotic agent, provides a calming effect and offers relief for insomnia and allergy. Common brand names of this medication are Unisom and Nighttime Sleep Aid
Melatonin:	Melatonin is a natural hormone that is produced by the body. It also available as a dietary supplement and is used mainly by adults aged 55 years and over to repair their sleep cycle, it can also be used for jet lag or shift work.
Combinations:	Other popular brands of sleep aids, such as Tylenol PM and Aspirin-Free Anacin PM, use a combination of antihistamines and the pain reliever Acetaminophen which help to induce sleep quickly. Other common brands like Vicks NyQuil combine antihistamines with alcohol to provide a calming effect and induce sleep.

The Results: OTC Vs. Online Sleeping Pills

Studies into the pros and cons of over the counter vs. online sleeping pills have been conducted over many years now to find out which type of medication EU customers prefer, and which work best:

Nine out of ten EU patients (90%) reported that they preferred buying online sleeping pills due to the time they saved not having to go to the pharmacy.
A very similar amount of EU patients (88%) reported that they preferred the discreet nature of ordering online.
85% of EU patients reported that the range of over the counter medication was limited and that they prefer the larger selection they have access to when they buy online sleeping pills.
A staggering 70% of EU patients said that they preferred non-benzodiazepines, or Z drugs, over benzodiazepines and OTC sleep aids.
Results of reported rebound insomnia were lowest among patients using non-benzodiazepines, or Z drugs, such as Zopiclone and Zolpidem – with only 3% of patients reporting insomnia returning after stopping the medication.

Your Money. Your Life. Your Choice.

Studies show that insomnia is one of the leading causes of depression and mental health issues in the EU, and that due to the major negative implications of not getting a healthy sleep, these disorders should not be ignored.

It should also not be ignored that many of the products sold over the counter are generally not preferred by EU patients.

When you shop at our EU pharmacy website, you can be sure that you are buying the best online sleeping pills available that are specially designed to treat insomnia in under 4 weeks.

If you decide to choose our EU Pharmacy we are open 24-hours and our friendly staff are available to assist on live-chat, email and by phone.

Updated: 27 January 2021
Review Due: January 2022