Struggling to fall asleep can pose a conundrum when the harder you try, the longer you seem to stay awake.
Anyone will have heard the usual advice to count sheep and cut down on caffeine before bedtime. But when you're still wide eyed in the middle of the night and breathing exercises haven't gotten you anywhere, some will turn to sleep aids.
One such medication has been advised against by one pharmacist who says it should only ever be used as a last resort. According to Ian Budd, clinical lead and prescribing pharmacist at Chemist4U, melatonin can cause more problems, including nightmares, night sweats, and weight gain.
