( CNN ) -- If you 've ever been stuck for a jet lag cure , consider the experience of Singaporeans . A new survey reveals a dozen ways Singaporean travelers try to avoid the 5 p.m. shuteye , along with their success rates . Among them : Viagra , drinking alcohol and not drinking alcohol . `` Our survey has shown that people will often try various methods in order to beat jet lag -- but they may not work for everyone , '' said Singapore marketing manager Ira Noviani at travel search site Skyscanner , which conducted the poll of 1,000 travelers . The most surprising choice was taking Viagra , which 11 % of those surveyed said they 'd tried . Nearly half of those who said they 'd tried the Viagra remedy claimed it works . According to research conducted a few years ago , jet-lagged hamsters might agree . More mundane methods of beating jet lag include taking melatonin , taking sleeping pills , staying awake during the flight and doing light exercise . Jetlag `` cure '' and success rate , as reported by travelers . 1 . Stretch/light exercise on flight : 51 % ( 51 % of people who tried this cure , reported that it worked ) 2 . Sleeping tablets : 48 % . 3.= Set watch to new time zone : 46 % . 3.= Light and healthy diet : 46 % . 5.= Viagra : 45 % . 5.= Exercise/fresh air before flight : 45 % . 7.= Avoid alcohol completely : 42 % . 7.= Herbal remedies : 42 % . 9 . Consume alcohol : 41 % . 10 . Stay awake for duration of the flight : 40 % . 11 . Anti-jet lag pills : 39 % . 12 . Melatonin : 36 % . What remedies have you discovered for minimizing jet lag ? Share them in the comments . More : The world 's best city is ...
A thousand people are asked what jet lag remedies they use . Heat and light are deemed most popular . Other ` ` cures '' include drinking , not eating and smoking .