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[sistersarah]

I can't sleep in cars, buses, trains, planes....anything that moves.
I'm going to Canada for a visit and I want to get some sleep on my way there for a change.

Has anyone picked up any sleeping pills at the pharmacies here in Korea? I know they sell sleeping pills but I was just wondering if anyone has any specific recommendations or advice on what to stay away from. Thanks.

[Harpeau]

Pop some Melatonine. It's the bomb!!

[jjurabong]

They sell sleeping pills here called azol - pronounced "ajol" and another one called aron. Some pharmacies will say a prescription is required, but most will just give them to you - they are non-addictive. ( I used to live in a super noisy neighbourhood and am a very light sleeper.)

Be aware though - I have tried taking them on planes, as I'm just like you - can't sleep sitting up and am a fearful flyer to boot. They didn't knock me out like they did when I was in bed, and just ended up making me feel out of it, and uncomfortable.

They are cheap, so I recommend trying some before you get on the plane, to make sure they don't have a bad reaction for you.

A business student of mine, who flies long-haul regularly, swears by Ambien, which is a prescription drug. You may want to do some research on that as well.

Hope this helps.

[tzechuk]

Do they still sell stugeron?

When I was little, I used to take those - until I got used to flying (4 round trips a year does that to you) and they would knock me out - definitely madem e drowsy enough to sleep.

I know it's a motion sickness tablet but I think it's a little less harmful than sleeping pills.

[Wangja]

I'm an old dog at flying long-haul. It gets no better with each passing year; in truth, it gets worse. Seat pitch reduces, service is worse, paying for beer, food is always carp ... etc etc.

Anyway: I use Melatonin and have for years. It works.

If you want to be really sure, take a 5mg Valium on boarding the plane too. Then one Melatonin with the first beer, meal, sleep 5/6 hours, water, one more melatonin, sleep till landing.

[Ekuboko]

Do you need a prescription for Melatonin in Korea, or is it sold over the counter? How much is it?

[JLarter]

If you're on an airline that gives free drinks e.g. BA. I've always found drinking beer at 39,000 feet tends to send me off!!!

[pocariboy73]

Melatonin does nothing for me. Been there, done that. Go to the doctor and get a presciption for the strongest pill available. I find that's the only way I can get sleep. The other pills are just gonna make you feel drowsy and uncomfortable. Just my opinion...

[Wangja]

[Wangja]