Diphenhydramine / naproxen User Reviews & Ratings

• Das...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2014

For Pain "I have general nerve damage, cervical and thoracic fusion for 10 years being hit from behind. I never sleep through the night in constant pain. I take pain meds, but they're not enough. I bought Aleve PM yesterday and took it last night, it was amazing, slept the whole night, good deep sleep. Not only that, but I have COPD not from smoking, I usually have trouble with wheezing. It didn't happen last night. Thank you, Aleve PM."

• bra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 16, 2014

For Pain "I am 56 years old, and I have been unable to sleep due to pain for the past year. I do not like to take medication but was desperate for something. Discovered Aleve PM, which I take at night and feel like a new person. The pain and sleep deprivation were making me sick. Aleve PM works!"

• Mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2019

For Insomnia "I'm so happy with this Aleve PM. Every night when trying to sleep, my brain would wake up. It worked immediately, and I got deep sleep. Have some arthritis issues, and they would disappear. Feel wonderful when I wake up ;) Amazing change."

• Dee...
• November 28, 2017

For Insomnia "Only give it 8/10 because I’ve only taken it once so far. Was in a lot of pain and couldn’t sleep the night before. The night I took this, I was out in about 20 min and did not wake up once during the night. Took it around midnight and got up around 8:30. Wasn’t difficult to get up at all. So far, so good!"

• Bek...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 27, 2018

For Insomnia "I take 1 pill, half an hour before bedtime for occasional insomnia. I fall asleep about half an hour later and sleep through the night. No adverse side effects except I wake up a little zombie-like in the morning. This passes quickly, and I feel more rested. I may try half a pill instead, as this was way too much."

• Jam...
• February 26, 2015

For Insomnia "I wake up several times during the night and cannot go back to sleep. I also take it for pain. With Aleve PM, I still woke up, but I was able to go back to sleep in a minimal time. My pain, from a scale of 8, was down to a 2-3. I felt better up to 6 hours after I woke up."

• Alm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2015

For Insomnia "Great! I've had insomnia for over a year now, my doctor gave me diphenhydramine, but it did not work. Although Aleve is also diphenhydramine, there's something that works better about it. I have used it for about 2 weeks, and only once I woke up in the middle of the night, but went right back to sleep in less than 5 minutes. Really useful, I highly recommend it for people with insomnia."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 7, 2018

For Insomnia "I take half of a capsule of Aleve PM and sleep great. I am just concerned about the long-term effects. I have a lot of stomach issues, and I hope this doesn't aggravate it. I try always taking 1/2 capsule, and that alone puts me out! Thx."

• Nik...
• July 11, 2016

For Insomnia "I have taken this medication several times for insomnia, and I found that every night that I do so, it's like a war zone for me. I wake up every hour or even more frequently, and I'm shaken out of my sleep. I find that overall it does not help me sleep, it just makes for a difficult, difficult night."

• Ste...
• March 24, 2016

For Pain "For pain and sleep. My doc gave me Tylenol 3 with codeine for my fibromyalgia pain. I also have sleep apnea and insomnia. I can take the Tylenol 3 like Tic Tacs, and it will do me no good. Two Aleve PMs, and I'm pain-free and asleep throughout the night. Wow, never thought an over-the-counter med would help me."

• Beb...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 23, 2020

For Insomnia "First, understand that no one thing works for everyone, as all our systems are different. There are many factors why something works for one and not for another. For me, it worked, these unhappy users didn't discourage me a bit."

• Inl...
• June 10, 2016

For Insomnia "I've started to have trouble sleeping due to hot flashes periodically. I also have arthritis in my left knee and foot, which causes aching. I have found that when I take 1 Aleve PM, I don't have to worry about waking up during the night for either of these. I just need to do some research on repercussions if I continue to take these."

• Nat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 10, 2021

For Insomnia "I just couldn't get to sleep, and I couldn't stay asleep. But just two Aleve PMs, and I sleep like a champ. And I'm not groggy the next morning. I also have pretty bad back pain, and when I take the Aleve PM, I can get outta bed a heck of a lot easier than when I go without it. Sometimes I fall asleep within 20ish mins after taking it. But other times, it can take up to 40 mins. So glad I found this OTC med."

• Ale...
• September 15, 2015

For Insomnia "This medication was awful. Not only did it not help with my sleep issues and pain, it also increased my anxiety, caused me to be paranoid, and I actually started hallucinating. I do not recommend it to anyone."

• Ted...
• October 19, 2015

For Pain "Aleve PM was wonderful in helping me sleep. I had a lot of pain after a fall. What I did not realize was that it was seriously affecting my brain function. After a couple of nights of taking Aleve PM, I could barely function at work. For example, I needed to take notes at a meeting. When I reviewed the notes the next day, some of the entries just did not make sense. I then read an article that said that Aleve PM could cause a 'brain fog' in people over 60 (I'm 74). After one night's sleep without Aleve (not a 'good' night's sleep), I noticed a huge improvement in my cognitive ability. Anyway, I ended up tossing out the pills."

• Sus...
• July 24, 2017

For Insomnia "I have recently started taking Aleve PM to help me deal with TMJ at bedtime and insomnia. I have been very happy. It appears to alleviate my jaw tension, and I sleep more soundly and longer. The only odd experience I have noted is that about 12 hours after I take it (and roughly 4 hours after getting up), I have a sensation of euphoria."

• Mom...
• May 24, 2017

For Pain "I woke up at 2:30 a.m. with an awful, radiating toothache. The kind I have to stand in a warm shower as any medicine kicks in. I took Aleve PM this time, and the pain subsided way faster than with Advil or Tylenol - I didn't even double dose. (Bottle says not to.) I did get to sleep, it was a bit better than usual. We have three young children who wake up early, and I didn't notice them as much this time."

• 201...
• December 31, 2016

For Insomnia "I have a newborn baby and have been having issues with insomnia even when he is sleeping. Aleve worked wonders, I was still able to wake up when he cried but was able to fall right back asleep. Also, the pain in my legs is gone too. Thanks, Aleve."

• rob...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 26, 2023

For Insomnia "I've been taking generic naproxen sodium PM for a couple of years because of insomnia. I take one tablet before bed, and it improves my sleep throughout the night. I've tried several prescription medications and OTC meds, including Melatonin alone and in combination with different herbal medicines. The meds I've used either didn't work and/or made me really groggy the next day. This med works the best by far without next-day side effects. I have noticed that after a couple of weeks, it loses its effectiveness a bit, but if I stop for 2 or 3 days, then I can resume."

• Eve...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2023

For Insomnia "I recently underwent a hysterectomy two weeks ago and have been struggling with insomnia since then. My past history of insomnia is due to generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and depression, and I take clonazepam and hydroxyzine at night to help me sleep. However, these medications have not been effective lately. Last night, I took one Aleve PM, and it helped me fall asleep. I was able to get a good night's sleep, but I'm off work right now. Tonight, I did not take Aleve PM, and I have been unable to sleep even after taking Benadryl with my other medications. I plan to try taking half a pill earlier to see if it reduces the sedative effect. I am still impressed with how well the Aleve PM worked, but I need to be able to function when I return to work in a week."

• sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 17, 2021

For Insomnia "I have trouble falling asleep and few, if any, supplements help me with that problem. Aleve PM is a product that I found helpful, especially when taken with a little melatonin. For the last two months, I have taken Aleve PM and melatonin before bed with no problems, and fairly sound sleep, but last night I had visual hallucinations. I have only had visual hallucinations from a sleep product one other time, and they were horrifying. I cannot find anywhere that says that Aleve PM excessive use can cause hallucinations, nor do I know if taking a little melatonin with it was destructive, but I am going to stop taking it for a while just in case."

• Des...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2016

For Pain "I have sickle cell anemia (beta thal) and avascular necrosis in both hips and shoulders. To function, I have to stay on top of my pain around the clock and hoped the Aleve PM would help me get sleep. I gave in and spent $10 on 20 caplets, which did not help my pain whatsoever after taking 4 in a desperate attempt to get my pain back in control. It made no difference. I'm sleep deprived and miserable today thanks to these things. The regular Aleve is one of my go-to pain relievers during the day, but the PM version is a joke. I just wish I could get a refund...."

• Hel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2015

For Pain "I took Aleve PM for chronic knee pain, which causes me to wake up repeatedly throughout the night. I only took it one night, and, boy, that was enough! Although I slept well and was not bothered by knee pain during the night, now, approximately 12 hours later, my stomach is absolutely killing me! My stomach hurts so badly that I feel as if I may vomit. I also feel dizzy and slightly disoriented. I am throwing the remainder of the bottle, which cost around $8.00, away when I get home. Who knew there would be such hell to pay for a good night's sleep? Never again. I would rather sleep poorly than feel like vomiting, which I am trying to work."

• Anonymous
• November 23, 2016

For Pain "Just want to say I would never buy Aleve PM. I was in pain, I couldn't sleep, so I took some Aleve PM, and it didn't work. I was up all night, so I tried the next day and still didn't work. Was so disappointed."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2017

For Pain "I can't sleep. I have a lot of pain from preparing and cleaning from Hurricane Irma. I took two Aleve pm at 8:25 pm. It is now 12:04 am. I'm awake and so uncomfortable. My body is like anxiety-ridden. I can't get comfortable. I feel sick as well."