From what I've read here over the last few years, there's a tremendous variance among interventions that are successful.

I'd definitely say try them at home first.

How monfanil affects one likely depends on the individual. I find it wonderful for 6 - 12 hour time zone changes. I take a small dose for the first and second day and do not have amphetamine-like reactions at all - I don't even feel as jangled as I do after a cup of tea - I just feel alert, a tiny bit more outgoing and talkative if I am with others, but not at all "hyper" if I am by myself.

For sleep I find Lunesta gives me no hang-over, no drugged feeling.

Sylvia