Diphenhydramine for Insomnia User Reviews (Page 2)

• EDD...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 17, 2021

"First off, I read the instructions on the box, which says two things! Firstly, you can take one an hour before you go to bed (mistake), as it won't work that fast and you're even more awake because you're waiting for the effects! Now, the second point they make is much more advisable, where you take one probably around, I would say, 6 pm, as it gives your body much more time to acclimatize to the product. For me, I only took one just before I went to bed, but it's much more of a delayed reaction, so I found that I was quite groggy the next day (mistake). So, it definitely works, and I had a few funny dreams, but who cares? Probably try not to lay in bed too much when night becomes day and get yourself into a good pattern, as you will be trying to overcompensate with Nytol."

• Shy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 27, 2020

"I have been having a lot of issues with falling asleep lately, my sleepy time tea stopped working, so I was looking for a non-habit-forming sleeping aid. So I tried ZzzQuil. DOES NOT WORK!.. Was really disappointed... Actually, it woke me up even more, or I laid super restless for hours after taking."

• Leo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2020

"Worked well for me. You have to be tired anyway, so get some exercise, cut some caffeine, and take a Nytol. Maybe they won’t knock you out like a Valium or others, but they give you a gentle push in the right direction. Once you get to sleep, you remain asleep. Well, I did anyway."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2019

"I’m the type of person to be terrified to try new drugs, always read up on the reviews, etc. So I took half of this Sominex pill. I’ve taken it 3 times now. Before taking this pill, I would have nightmares constantly, wake up 3 or 4 times in the night, and sometimes stay awake. After taking half of the Sominex pill, my nightmares have gone :) and I manage to sleep uninterrupted through the night, maybe wake up to wee or wake up once or so. You do feel a bit groggy in the morning, but that’s because it’s still in your system, it takes around 12 or 13 hours to get out of your system, so just take it in good time :) Try it on a day off if you’re worried."

• Nei...
• March 23, 2021

"I took Nytol for the first time after months of a lack of sleep and always feeling tired. Worst thing I could have tried. Seems this acts as a stimulant for me, because I couldn’t sleep all night and was wide awake, tossing and turning. Now I’m even more tired. Won’t be trying them again."

• jas...
• January 31, 2021

"I suffer from depression and anxiety, so I also have insomnia. I know you don't want to read too much, lol, so I'm going to cut it short. I've had this around the house for a while, and finally, I decided to try it 15-20 minutes ago, and I literally can already feel it. Honestly, it has me feeling amazing, just like other reviews. If you're deciding on trying it, DO IT."

• Agg...
• March 19, 2017

"I believe this is the strongest non-prescription sleeping aid that you can take. This works really well for me on the few occasions that I need it, within about 10 minutes of taking it, I fall asleep and stay so for longer than I normally would without it. You can even try 1/2 or 1/4 tablet if you don't want to take a whole one. Definitely recommend this!"

• DDe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2021

"If you have actual REAL insomnia, ZzzQuil won't do a thing for you; I breathe great when I take it, but no sleep. Your best bet would be to contact your doctor for some prescription sleep aids; maybe a sleep study if you have the insurance. Otherwise, you're going to continue to waste $ on useless OTC drugs when you could have saved that $ for the doctor or a sleep study."

• Lil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2020

"I was trying to get my sleep schedule back on track since quarantine, so I turned to ZzzQuil as opposed to my usual melatonin 10mg dose. I can say I was wildly disappointed with the results. It made me drowsy, and I could fall asleep, but then I’d either wake up frequently, or stay wide awake all night until morning. I gave it a week's worth of a chance before I threw about half the rest in the trash."

• Dre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2022

"Trying to get off an enormous amount of THC full CBD, which helps sleep a bit but makes me wonky. So, ZzzQuil. Unbelievably awful, an experience I hope nobody would have. Didn't make me sleepy at all, but the restless legs were absolute torture. Torture. This side effect is not admitted by the manufacturer, but it's so real it's scary."

• Man...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 8, 2019

"I usually take prescribed medication from the GP, due to constant pain. On asking for medication to sleep from the doctor, she recommended Nytol - got the absolute best night's sleep, the first in a long, long time of never-ending sleepless nights. I think you have to believe the meds are going to work for it to work. I read the reviews about the product being useless. I totally disagree, Nytol Blue suits me fine."

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2023

"On two separate nights, took 50 mg: slept for 3-4 hours, then wide awake at 3 am, and mood felt low, not a nice feeling. Tried again on another night and had one of the most horrific nightmares I’ve ever had and haven’t had a nightmare for years before now, rarely ever get them. Now don’t want to sleep as don’t want another nightmare, and mood feels horrible. Won’t take these again."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2022

"Works great for me and my family. Tired and able to sleep within 30 minutes. I wake up feeling rested. For all those people saying it doesn't work, it just doesn't work for them. I'm sure there isn't a product that exists that works for everyone."

• Luc...
• October 3, 2018

"Diphenhydramine is a fantastic sleep aid, but you need to follow the dosage very, very carefully. I've struggled with insomnia since basically puberty, and a few years back I began taking ZzzQuil daily. I slowly grew a tolerance to it and increased my dosage eventually to 100 mg. One night I was so fed up with tossing and turning, I took another 100 mg (I was 19, OK?). An hour later I was watching the walls ripple like the surface of a pond, little black dots crawling up the walls here and there, and full-blown auditory hallucinations. (I.e., I heard orchestra music coming from the bathroom vent fan amidst its hum). I felt like my body was made of lead and was horribly lethargic. Still, after tossing and turning for hours, I eventually made it to sleep and felt as if I was awake the entire time. My roommate said I talked in my sleep the entire duration of my slumber, and my dreams were very vivid and unsettling. I felt like a train wreck the next day until I could finally go home and sleep."

• LAG...
• May 27, 2017

"I usually work a 10 hr shift in the afternoon, but my boss has changed my Saturday shift to 5 am-1 pm. We live on a farm and have 3 outside dogs that like to bark at night. The first morning shift, I only got 2 hrs sleep because of our dogs. I purchased ZzzQuil to get some help falling asleep the night before my morning shifts. I took the recommended dose (2 pills) at 8 pm. I went to bed at 8:30. I didn't feel any effect from the medication until almost 10:30!! And then I woke up again at 12:30 am! I do not recommend ZzzQuil if you want to fall asleep quickly and stay asleep."

• Yes...
• March 26, 2013

"I have taken Sominex for a few days now and still wake up after 2-3 hours of sleep and can't get back to sleep again. I am so tired. Yet I can fall asleep in the chair really easily in the day. I was hoping Sominex would work, but so far it really hasn't."

• Hid...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2023

"Couldn’t believe the effect these things had! Rather than falling asleep, I was irritated, restless, and slept almost zero minutes all night. Never again. Save your money, not only does this product not help you sleep, but achieves the exact opposite!"

• Cyp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2021

"Have trouble getting to sleep and then wake and can’t get back to sleep. Tried Nytol, followed the instructions exactly, and am wide awake at 3 am, having gone to bed at 11 and not been able to sleep. Worse off than when I don’t take anything. Complete waste of money!"

• Fra...
• July 5, 2021

"Don't use this medicine if you have any history of mental health issues. Took me so long to realize this was making me so mentally ill, I was as close to committing suicide as I ever have been while taking this at a dose of 50 mg. Gave me serious shaking leg syndrome, but that I could deal with. The next day, I was so knocked out I almost didn't feel alive, the worst feeling I have ever had. I am so happy I read about antihistamines and how they affect the brain, they should be illegal. Crazy drug, but hey, someone's making a profit, so oh well! P.S. This is my experience. My mother uses Nytol and has no problem with it whatsoever, so I'm just pointing out to be careful, please."

• jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2023

"Beware!!! Had the worst night of my life. Hallucinated and ended up calling 911 to get to the hospital. My doctor confirmed it is the worst over-the-counter hallucinogen on the market. I have no idea how this is still available."

• Gi-...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2015

"Works for me in the same manner all the above have stated. Be aware, though, it is intended for occasional use, not nightly use. Its active ingredient is basically Benadryl, the same as in many allergy meds. If you check ingredient labels rather than going by the brand name, you may be able to find a bargain."

• ric...
• March 23, 2023

"I have used this product for two weeks now and have found absolutely no difference in my sleep pattern. I am still taking nearly an hour to get to sleep, then waking two or three times during the night."

• Joh...
• October 31, 2020

"Basically, Nytol didn't work and had the opposite effect by keeping me awake, but I had a weird reaction too, as it made me feel fairly sick while I was lying in my bed, and that happened both times I took it. So it's into the bin with these tablets. I would be very cautious about taking this product, as most of the reviews are bad."

• Big...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 17, 2018

"Took a half tablet about an hour before bed. Slept just short of nine hours and probably could have turned over and got a bit more but forced myself up. Felt a bit drowsy for a short time, but a lot better than I usually do after my normal 5-6 hours. I would strongly recommend you start at half a tablet and work your way up if necessary, as if half a tab does what it did, I'd hate to see what the manufacturer recommended two would do. Would give this a ten but should always leave room for improvement."

• Ali...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 10, 2021

"As an ex-drug addict, I've tried many things to help me sleep that are non-prescriptive. Promethazine (Sominex) does work, but the vivid dreams are horrendous, so be ready for wild nightmares. This was a symptom that is very common and does not seem to wear off the more you take, so be warned!"