Nytol for Insomnia User Reviews (Page 5)
Reviews for Nytol
- Shi...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 9, 2019
"Nytol was an absolute waste of money. The company claims it's a clinically proven sleep aid... on what, CATS??? Doesn't help me at all!"
- JTa...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- May 20, 2020
"Absolutely amazing product! I don’t know how people don’t get on with them, work wonders, and I’m asleep before you know it. 100% recommend!!!"
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- Tir...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 16, 2020
"This tablet just gives me a headache and is absolutely no help in getting to sleep. Useless."
- Anonymous
- January 20, 2009
"Tried a lot of medicines, but this one is good with no side effects."
- Pan...
- March 28, 2020
"One a night works so well that I now only take half. Excellent product."
- Kan...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 5, 2019
"This stuff should be illegal, without a doubt. I took 1 tablet last night at 10 before going to bed, and it's now 1 in the afternoon the next day, and I still feel so high."
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- Ton...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 16, 2020
"What a load of rubbish. I don't know anyone who has benefited from this useless product, going to get a full refund."
- Mac...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 22, 2019
"Have to agree with the majority, these don’t work. I took one at 10:00 pm, went to bed, and I’m now back up at 1:50 am."
- Emm...
- January 14, 2020
"Took Nytol to sleep because of insomnia due to exam stress, and the day after I feel so drowsy and high at the same time. Tried to nap earlier, but I couldn't. Never taking these pills again."
- Pit...
- October 4, 2020
"Didn’t work for me. I have had even better sleep without this. Used zolpidem before and it was much better for me. Anyway, it might work and help other people."
- Pai...
- August 1, 2016
"Awoke with a banging headache similar to a whisky hangover! Not good..."
- Nig...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 12, 2019
"Nytol is very short-acting, I end up waking up in a short time."
- Ang...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 5, 2019
"They cause tachycardia, so be careful coming off them after 2 weeks. Try relaxing one hour before bed."
- Sle...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 1, 2022
"I struggle to fall asleep due to thoughts that never end. Took half a tablet, and it knocked me out. I had a restful night and woke up refreshed. Never used sleep meds before."
- GDY...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 12, 2021
"I tried Nytol for 2 nights - never again, it made me worse, with less sleep than normal."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- November 27, 2018
"I buy a 4-6 hour allergy pill that has the exact active ingredient (diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg). It is an antihistamine!"
- Spe...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 25, 2022
"I would have had more rest if I had taken speed. I had insane heart racing, mind churning, jumping, shaking. How do they sell this stuff."
- BIG...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 14, 2022
"Take 3 of these little beauties, smoke a few wee doobaroos, any sleep ailments sorted, you will be flying high. Just don’t use the doobaroos if anxiety is the problem, it tends to exacerbate things."
- Owe...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 5, 2021
"Terrible product, did more harm than good. Took the one Nytol pill/night which gave me a terrible headache and diarrhea all day, the day after taking it. Avoid at all costs."
- Ser...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 8, 2021
"Tried Nytol on five separate occasions, but overall, the results proved pretty ineffective. They may work for some, but I will not bother with them again."
- Arc...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 26, 2019
"Totally useless and a complete waste of money. Had no effect whatsoever except to cause mild stomach discomfort."
- Eli...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 16, 2023
"The pharmacy recommended half a tablet. I'm 60 kgs, and I can honestly say it works perfectly for me."
- Got...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 29, 2022
"I took as stated on the package, and I have not had any response. Did not work for me."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 11, 2022
"The next day, couldn’t even string a sentence together. These things are awful."
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"Took 2 tablets at 10 pm. I’ve had the worst restless legs and arms I have ever experienced. Absolute torture."