People’s Pharmacy: My sleep aid makes me ‘wired but tired.’ Is there another option?

People’s Pharmacy: My sleep aid makes me ‘wired but tired.’ Is there another option?

Q. I’ve been taking SleepEze Extra Strength for my insomnia. It contains diphenhydramine and when I take it, I start feeling really anxious and restless at the same time the drowsiness hits. It’s a very uncomfortable experience. I’m unable to stop myself from falling asleep, while at the same time, my mind is racing and my body is sore and restless. In some cases, I’ve had an anxiety attack before I fell asleep.