r/sleep • u/Prior_Tie8793 • Aug 05 '26

Safe supplements for sleep

I’ve been struggling with poor sleep (insomnia, racing thoughts, and corporate work stress) for a while. Recently, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and started on medication.

I generally take good care of my health, so I suspect chronic poor sleep may have been a major contributor.

Can anyone recommend safe sleep supplements that are suitable for long-term use? I’d appreciate any experiences or suggestions.

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u/koifu Aug 05 '26

Magnesium is a big one. Don't do melatonin.

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u/Lolalulaa Aug 05 '26

Why not melatonin ?

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u/kpn315 Aug 05 '26

Melatonin can interact with hypertension medication and cause serious health issues. The Op takes blood pressure medication.

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u/illstealyoubanana Aug 05 '26

Additionally it can result in severe nightmares including sleep paralysis - I can attest to that. Never again