Do you take anything that makes you sleepy?
By Amber
@AmbiePam (113935)
United States
March 2, 2026 8:54pm CST
My dad takes Magnesium Glycinate because he suffers from cramps (recommended by his doctor). He didn’t know it can make you sleepy until I told him that so now he only takes it at night.
A side effect from one of my medications (NOT a muscle relaxer) is sleepiness. I’m hoping my body will get used to it, and the sleepiness will wear off. I don’t really want to nap during the day.
And yes, I know some of you don’t take anything at all. 
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23 responses
@Traceyjayne (8535)
• United Kingdom
6h
I’m pleased I found someone else that likes Baileys.
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@snowy22315 (203741)
• United States
20h
Yeah, I started taking Magnesium glycinate too I also take melatonin. Even with that I still wake up drives me nuts..at least I go to sleep pretty easily. I overdid it on Sunday though that is why I was sleepy all day.
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@toniganzon (73964)
• Philippines
18h
I don't take anything at all. I don't like taking naps during the day as I feel guilty when I do. I always think that I should be working or doing something productive during the day.
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@almostoveryou (4888)
• Philippines
18h
I tried taking magnesium glycinate before at bedtime, but I kept having weird dreams. I'm more used to taking ashwagandha and GABA with D3 supplements. They help improve my mood and I can have them in capsule and gummy forms (for when I'm in a rush.)
Melatonin is fine too if taken in small doses. But lately, it's exercise and GABA that help me sleep better.
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@MarieCoyle (55442)
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18h
I take nothing at the present time. I worry I might not wake up if I am needed. But I know the Magnesium helps a lot of people.
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@cuttyrish (2834)
• United States
5h
Notg a medine, but an inhaler from Thailand, its Hong Thai Herbal Inhaler ... im having a hard time sleeping, since i work graveyard, i just smell this so that i can drift to sleep.
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@DaddyEvil (169259)
• United States
18h
I take a muscle relaxant when I have a migraine and that puts me right to sleep. The epi-pens also make me fall asleep after I start having an allergic reaction. (I'd rather NOT sleep all day after getting one of those shots but I really don't have a choice.)
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@Marilynda1225 (88974)
• United States
7h
I'm in the "don't take anything at all" category.
I have heard how great magnesium is for sleeping.
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@Fleura (34238)
• United Kingdom
12h
No I don't take anything, but afternoons make me sleepy 
It's bad for afternoon events like concerts or theatre, especially on cold days or if I've been rushing about a lot, then I go into a warm room, sit down and the lights are dimmed and the music is soothing... I just have to hope I don't embarrass myself by falling off my seat or something!
It's bad for afternoon events like concerts or theatre, especially on cold days or if I've been rushing about a lot, then I go into a warm room, sit down and the lights are dimmed and the music is soothing... I just have to hope I don't embarrass myself by falling off my seat or something!2 people like this
@Deepizzaguy (118806)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19h
I usually drink a glass of water to make me sleepy at night.
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@thislittlepennyearns (66713)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
20h
I still cant find my magnesium. I need to get more I guess.
I take muscle relaxer and a pain pill, and sometimes I take nyquil.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54327)
• United States
9h
I have been blessed to fall to sleep naturally. Once in a blue moon I might have trouble, but just stay in bed until I do go to sleep.
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@JESSY3236 (21673)
• United States
9h
When I am sick, Benadryl makes me sleepy. But I don't take anything to make me sleep. I will be taking a cbd/thc gummy before going to my gyno to help me relax, but it won't make me sleepy.
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@LindaOHio (215266)
• United States
10h
I took a pain pill the other day and got under my blanket in the recliner The pill made me a little bit woozy.
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@LooeyVille (60)
• United States
8h
I didn't know about the Magnesium. I take it after lunch. I'll wait til bedtime now
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