Tips for sleeping on a plane. What can a weary traveler do to avoid a sleepless overnight flight? Sleep specialists CNN spoke with offered five key tips:. Avoid pharmaceutically induced sleep. Try melatonin instead. Breus, who also recommends melatonin, said the time depends on the type of melatonin you choose. That takes about 90 minutes," Breus said. Krahn recommends three milligrams of melatonin, and suggests sticking with the short acting version to avoid feeling groggy if awakened too soon.
Limit alcohol. Alcohol interferes with sleep, said Breus, who has written several books on better sleep and writes a regular blog on the topic. It's dehydrating and interferes with sleep rhythms, he said, thus keeping you in the lighter stages of slumber when onboard airplane noise and distractions can jostle you awake.
Pack a sleep kit. Breus said he doesn't "wing it" when it comes to plane travel. He keeps a well-stocked sleep kit at the ready. An eye mask is critical, he said, to block out unwelcome rays. Ear plugs, a well-designed travel pillow, a light blanket or sweater for those airlines that no longer provide blankets , an audiobook and relaxing playlist makes his list, along with noise-cancelling headphones and water to stay hydrated. Plan ahead. The ever-shrinking seat, disappearing legroom and crowded planes these days make it nearly impossible to do any of those things.
However, sleep aids can have side effects that outweigh the extra shut-eye. Ambien zolpidem is among the most popular — and potent — sleeping pills for travel.
Classified as a sedative-hypnotic drug, Ambien works by slowing down your brain, making it easier for you to fall asleep. It comes in two forms, Ambien and Ambien CR controlled release , both of which require a prescription. The first dissolves quickly and will put you to sleep within 30 minutes with effects lasting four to eight hours. Welcome to The Points Guy!
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Terms and restrictions apply. Then I went to visit my daughter and accidentally took an Ambien before I left home. Once I got to the airport, I kind of went to sleep. Somehow or other, I got into the parking lot, boarded a shuttle bus and even got to the right gate. Luckily, I had the shuttle ticket in my pocket to help me figure out where I had parked. I realized on the plane that something was wrong.
When I arrived, my daughter took me to the emergency room to be checked out. Later I figured out that the problem was flying under the influence of Ambien. A: Zolpidem Ambien is a popular sleeping pill. Many people take it on long flights to help them sleep, but sometimes it can cause amnesia.
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