Daily Column

March 19th, 2008

DEAR DR. GOTT:
My husband is 74 and has always had trouble sleeping. He has tried every prescription sleep aid and most of the over-the-counter ones but none seem to help. He dreams every night about things he did when he was working but has not worked since 1985.

DEAR READER:
Your husband, like the reader above, would probably benefit from the use of melatonin. It is safe, inexpensive and non-habit forming. It is available over-the-counter in the vitamin and supplement section. Good luck.