Best sleep aid on Reddit
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#1
Melatonin
3.9
(34)
"I personally like melatonin the most of all sleep aids."
"A small 1mg dose of quick-release melatonin has helped tremendously."
"I use Sleepy Time tea, Melatonin and stream meditation music."
"Mk677 20mg+melatonin 5mg works for me."
"Melatonin helps you fall asleep but doesn't make you so passed out that you don't hear/feel alarms."
"Melatonin is what I’ve used before but now I just make sure it’s super dark wherever I sleep."
"Melatonin. It’s been my go to for several years."
"I take 9 mg of melatonin every night but a half hour before I go to bed."
"Melatonin and a single beer on rough sleepless nights."
"Options: 1) Indica weed 2) Melatonin (5mg) 3) Benedryl (75-100mg diphenhydramine) 4) 1-3 together."
#2
Magnesium
4.2
(19)
"Magnesium & CBD (I take gummies that have less than 0.3% THC)."
"Magnesium (Bis)glycinate is the most effective, HEALTHY supplement I’ve found for sleep and relaxation."
"Magnesium 110%."
"I take magnesium and vitamin D about an hour before bed and I’ve found that it really helps me fall asleep."
"Magnesium"
"The only thing I'd try is magnesium since it's not a sleep-aid, but it might help your body naturally wind down."
"You can try magnesium or melatonin."
"Magnesium supplements."
"Worth trying out magnesium!"
"Magnesium at night."
#3
Trazodone
4.6
(10)
"Trazadone works great for me"
"Trazodone been a blessing to me."
"Trazodone, been working for me for years."
"My mother is given trazodone. Don't know the dosage, but she brags about not having trouble sleeping."
"Trazodone has been a life-saver for me!! I take 50mgs"
"For me trazodone has been the best medication."
"Seconding trazadone, hydroxyzine might be worth trying first."
"I take trazodone at night."
"Both trazodone and Seroquel in my experience worked better for staying asleep."
"Trazadone works well for me,100mg."
#4
Ashwagandha
4.3
(8)
"Ashwaganda works really well for me- saw night and day difference after stopping it for a month and re-supplementing."
"Ashwaganda (the strongest one sold on Nootropic Depot)"
"Ashwaghanda and Magnesium plus a little CBD if you have it."
"Ashwanda"
"Ashwagandha with melatonin works for me"
"Ashwaganda or L-Theanine are the only supplements I've found to help me with sleep issues."
"I like Ashwaganda"
"I'm taking ashwagnda with ksm-66 and magnesium glycirate."
#5
Magnesium Glycinate
4.3
(7)
"Try magnesium glycinate if you haven’t already. It’s great for relaxation, and I noticed it improved both the quality of my sleep and how refreshed I feel in the morning."
"Magnesium glycinate 400mg works wonders for me."
"Magnesium glycinate."
"Magnesium glycinate and avoiding caffeine both help me."
"Recently learned of chelated Magnesium Glycinate. seems to work."
"Magnesium Glycinate, B6 and Zinc is a safe place to start."
"Magnesium glycinate is one, the other is called ashwagandha."
#6
Chamomile Tea
4.3
(7)
"Chamomile tea before bed has been a simple and effective way to calm my mind and improve my sleep."
"Best sleep stack: chamomile tea, l Theanine, melatonin, magnesium, cbd."
"I would just try chamomile tea maybe?"
"There is tea you can drink like camomile tea"
"Chamomile tea, lavender tea and the 'Sleep with me' podcast."
"Marijuana or chamomile tea lavender preferred."
"What helped me:
Sipping chamomile tea while feeding bub."
#7
Seroquel
3.7
(7)
"My doctor put me on seroquel/quetiapine(generic) to help with sleep. I have never slept better."
"Short term….. Seroquel is so great for sleep you'll lose the ability to sleep without it."
"I have a difficult time sleeping so I use Seroque and that works great."
"Seroquel is very common and works for lots of us."
"Seroquel. Eventually your tolerance will build though."
"I use a low dose of Seroquel, but I try to use it as sparingly as I can."
"Some people are increasingly using it off-label to treat insomnia."
#8
Ambien
3.6
(7)
"Ambien has been the only thing that works without bad side effects."
"A z-drug, such as Ambien, Lunesta, or zopiclone, would probably work best."
"Ambien or Triazolam."
"Ambien or Triazolam"
"Ambien"
"Take something besides Ambien. I like Lunesta and Temazapem."
"There are other, far safer prescription sleep aids. Idk how any form of ambien is still on the market."
#9
Valerian Root
4.0
(5)
"I had a similar experience with melatonin, so I switched to valerian root. It helps me relax without making me feel groggy the next day."
"Valerian Root. A nice calming chamomile tea is always nice too."
"I haven’t heard anyone suggest valerian root."
"Valerian root is another good option"
"Valerian Root, Melatonin, Eye Cover/sleep mask."
#10
Mirtazapine
4.8
(4)
"I take my mirtazapine and trazodone before sleep, 10/10 recommend."
"I started mirtazapine (remeron) which is NOT a sleep medication but an anti depressant that makes you sleepy."
"Mirtazapine works best for me, it really helps with anxiety as well."
"Ask your dr about mirtazapine. Much less groggy effects than trazadone for some."
#11
Dayvigo
4.5
(4)
"Prescription drug: Dayvigo."
"My doctor put me on a newer drug called dayvigo to sleep."
"I take dayvigo"
"I take Dayvigo 10mg at bedtime and I’m asleep in about 30 minutes."
#12
Hydroxyzine
4.3
(4)
"I was given hydroxyzine (anti histamine) in lieu of an anxiety pill and it will knock your ass OUT."
"I have a prescription for hydroxyzine."
"I have a prescription for hydroxyzine."
"Aside from z-drugs, what works best for me is hydroxyzine pamoate."
#13
Benadryl
3.5
(4)
"I was able to sleep all night since I didn't have to deal with post-nasal drip interrupting my sleep."
"I would try Benadryl."
"I've taken benedryl/Diphenhydramine to help sleep for years."
"If I'm truly struggling with insomnia I'll take a benadryl to knock myself out."
#14
Weighted Blanket
4.7
(3)
"Weighted blankets. Good sleep hygiene."
"Weighted blankets."
"It helps calm down my body."
#15
5-HTP
4.7
(3)
"Htp-5 works like a charm."
"5 HTP. It's an amino acid we produce."
"I would recommend 5-htp."
#16
Inositol
4.0
(3)
"Inositol 1400-2000mg, apigenin 50-75mg, chelated magnesium 400mg, 1/4 tsp Celtic salt"
"Inositol Melatonin Lemon Bark Valerian Root"
"I take inositol and apigenin, 30-60 minutes before bed."
#17
Tart Cherry Juice
4.0
(3)
"Tart cherry juice is known for its natural melatonin content."
"Tart cherry juice before you brush your teeth."
"Tart cherry juice is awesome!"
#18
Quetiapine
4.0
(3)
"My doctor put me on seroquel/quetiapine(generic) to help with sleep. I have never slept better."
"Im on 25mg Quetiapine, until I'm stable enough to come off, it helps me alot, usually within 30mins I'm asleep."
"It is one of the safer ones."
#19
Unisom
3.7
(3)
"Unisom worked well for me."
"Unisom has helped me!"
"1/2 tab unisom plus the U-Shaped pregnancy pillow."
#20
Exercise
5.0
(2)
"You might hate me for this but....exercise."
"Exercise is the number one best natural sleep aid."
#21
Zopiclone
4.5
(2)
"Zopiclone for me, works like a charm."
"So far I prefer the zopiclones as the antihistamines give me a horrible hangover the next day."
#22
GABA
4.5
(2)
"My favorite has been GABA."
"There are GABA supplements that work for some."
#23
CBD Oil
4.5
(2)
"CBD oil helped me tremendously to sleep better"
"A mixture of klonopin, dimenhydrinate, cbd oil"
#24
Chamomile
4.0
(2)
"Chamomile or lemon balm sound like they may work"
"Drink chamomile tea before bed"
#25
Passion Flower
4.0
(2)
"Passion flower."
"Passion flower helps me (double check for interactions with other stuff you may be taking)."
#26
Magnesium L-Threonate
4.0
(2)
"From researching online...magnesium l-threonate"
"Mg L-Threonate."
#27
ZMA
4.0
(2)
"Some supplement called ZMA has magnesium and zinc."
"You may want to alternate the melatonin and Tryptophan on different nights."
#28
Lunesta
4.0
(2)
"Take half a pill of your Lunesta."
"Lunesta is a really good med."
#29
Diphenhydramine
3.5
(2)
"Diphenhydramine marketed as over the counter sleep aid."
"Try first before holiday to make sure you don't get bad after effects hangover"
#30
ZzzQuil
3.0
(2)
"I was chugging zquill like nobody’s business."
"I take zzzquil all the time, no problem."
#31
Antihistamines
5.0
(1)
"I can’t believe no one has mentioned antihistamines yet."
#32
Natrol
5.0
(1)
"The Natrol melatonin gummies work for me."
#33
THC
5.0
(1)
"Melatonin THC gummies or straight flower are my go-to sleep aids."
#34
Weed
5.0
(1)
"Weed gummies."
#35
Kalms
5.0
(1)
"Try Kalms (they contain valerian root). They are the absolute best for helping you get to sleep"
#36
Power to Sleep PM
5.0
(1)
"I take a supplement called Power to Sleep PM."
#37
CBD Gummies
5.0
(1)
"Cbd+cbn gummies, Apigenin"
#38
CBN/THC
5.0
(1)
"I love CBN/THC combo. It's perfect for me."
#39
Indica Strains
5.0
(1)
"Smoke some indica strains :) "
#40
THC Edibles
5.0
(1)
"If edibles (THC/ high CBD) are legal in your area, these have helped me more than anything else."
#41
Sonata
5.0
(1)
"Sonata. It is absolutely everything I needed in a sleeping pill."
#42
Nytol
5.0
(1)
"The only single thing that worked for me was Nytol."
#43
Huberman Podcast
5.0
(1)
"Definitely calms the mind and makes it easier to sleep."
#44
Kirkland Sleep Aid
5.0
(1)
"Works best for me."
#45
Rhythm Sleep
5.0
(1)
"I run a sleep supplement company called Rhythm Sleep that uses magnesium bisglycinate, L-theanine, and apigenin."
#46
Doxylamine Succinate
5.0
(1)
"Doxylamine succinate, over the counter everyone has it and it’s cheap."
#47
Promethazine
5.0
(1)
"Promethazine has been a godsend for me."
#48
Cannabis
5.0
(1)
"Cannabis, THC, 2-3 hours before bedtime."
#49
NOW Sleep Mix
5.0
(1)
"I take NOW’s sleep mix that has theanine, 5-htp, and melatonin."
#50
Glaxon Tranquility
5.0
(1)
"I really like glaxon tranquility."
#51
Suan Zao Ren 5:1 Extra Strength Extract Powder
5.0
(1)
"Used in traditional chinese medicine for insomnia."
#52
Sueno
5.0
(1)
"Sueno is great."
#53
Vices & Vibes Crash
5.0
(1)
"My go to is Vices & Vibes Crash."
#54
Loop Ear Plugs
5.0
(1)
"Loop Ear plugs PLUS headband with the built-in Bluetooth where you can play sleep sounds."
#55
Hydrazine
5.0
(1)
"Check out hydrazine it’s an antihistamine and also great for anxiety and it’s a pill no side effects as far as my dog is concerned nor did I have any."
#56
Caplyta
5.0
(1)
"My current antipsychotic (caplyta) has been a legit blessing."
#57
Skullcap
4.0
(1)
"Try to find Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)….Preferably a tincture"
#58
Indica
4.0
(1)
"Indica gummies if cannabis is legal in your state."
#59
Astragalus
4.0
(1)
"It’s an add on but it’ll help plus it’ll help give you healthy telomeres - Astragalus."
#60
Bacopa
4.0
(1)
"Bacopa and ashwagandha cyclically"
#61
Calm
4.0
(1)
"I take Calm Magnesium powder before bed, which has helped me fall asleep."
#62
NyQuil
4.0
(1)
"Typically if I need to conk out I take a shot of nyquill or whatever the cvs equivalent is."
#63
Magnesium Oxide
4.0
(1)
"I take magnesium oxide 200mg it helps with pms, menstrual cramps and the occasional rectum cramp."
#64
Zyprexa
4.0
(1)
"I was taking Seroquel 50 mg and it would do absolutely nothing for my sleep, but now that I am on Zyprexa I sleep like a baby."
#65
CBD / CBN
4.0
(1)
"I like CBD / CBN for sleep, theanine, melatonin, nutmeg milk."
#66
Gabapentin
4.0
(1)
"My psychiatrist gave me gabapentin and hydroxyzine. This combo seems to mostl"
#67
Bananas
4.0
(1)
"In my case, eating Bananas (for magnesium) are very effective!"
#68
Lavender
4.0
(1)
"You could diffuse lavender"
#69
Seriphos
4.0
(1)
"Look into Seriphos."
#70
Magnesium, Valerian Root, Melatonin
4.0
(1)
"Magnesium, valarian root, herbal sleeping pills, melatonin, hydroxyzine or clonidine."
#71
Melatonin, Valerian Root, Chamomile Tea
4.0
(1)
"Melatonin supplements, valerian root, or chamomile tea can be effective sleep aids."
#72
Kava
4.0
(1)
"It definitely helps put you to sleep."
#73
Doc Parsley Sleep Remedy
4.0
(1)
"It’s called sleep remedy by doc parsley."
#74
OptiSelf Sleep App
4.0
(1)
"Check out the free OptiSelf Sleep app."
#75
Glycine
4.0
(1)
"Glycine improves the quality of my sleep."
#76
Magnesium with L-Theanine
4.0
(1)
"Yes magnesium with L-Thianine."
#77
Lemon Balm Extract
4.0
(1)
"Lemon balm extract and magnesium Glycinate are all you need."
#78
Insight Timer
4.0
(1)
"I like an app called Insight Timer."
#79
Vital Proteins Bovine Collagen
4.0
(1)
"Vital Proteins bovine collagen (the amino acids do wonders…)"
#80
Organic Tart Cherry Juice
4.0
(1)
"Organic Tart Cherry Juice. About 2-4 oz about 30 mins before bedtime."
#81
Bio Care Sleep Powder
4.0
(1)
"Bio care sleep powder is working for the last two nights."
#82
Wild Lettuce Supplements
4.0
(1)
"I find Wild Lettuce Supplements helpful."
#83
Pure Encapsulations Magnesium Glycinate
4.0
(1)
"Pure Encapsulations magnesium glycinate."
#84
Niacin
4.0
(1)
"1) Niacin - make sure it's not the flush-free kind."
#85
Passiflora
4.0
(1)
"Passiflora and Vitamin B6."
#86
Restavit
4.0
(1)
"Restavit aka doxylamine succinate is good."
#87
Super Human Sleep by Alpha Lion
4.0
(1)
"I’ve used Super Human Sleep by Alpha Lion."
#88
Manta Sleep Mask
4.0
(1)
"Manta Sleep Mask makes a really nice looking mask with headphones built in."
#89
AirPods Pro
4.0
(1)
"I sleep with my air pods pros in."
#90
White Noise Machine
4.0
(1)
"White noise machine."
#91
Clonidine
4.0
(1)
"It only helps him fall asleep because regularly once he's out he's out for the night."
#92
Mute Nasal Dilators
4.0
(1)
"Nasal dilators like Mute or Turbine for them."
#93
Timeshifter
4.0
(1)
"I used timeshifter to help with jet lag."
#94
Atarax
3.0
(1)
"I’ve found Atarax to be the best for this, but you have to get the dose right."
#95
Doxylamine
3.0
(1)
"The best sleep aid I've used occasionally is doxylamine."
#96
Lavender Aromatherapy
3.0
(1)
"Lavender is always the top choice here."
#97
Gummies
3.0
(1)
"I smoke or take a couple gummies and a couple benadryl to put myself out!!"
#98
Ativan
2.0
(1)
"My psychiatrist gave me Ativan to help. Unfortunately Ativan did very little to me."
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