Sleep Aids reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 208 Reddit reviews across 33 subreddits and 47 posts to rank the best Sleep Aids brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AskMenOver30, r/insomnia, r/Menopause, r/AskReddit, r/sleep. Top-rated brands include Melatonin (4.1/5), Trazodone (4.4/5), Benadryl (3.4/5).
Stats
Reviews208
Subreddits33
Posts47
Brands96
Products22
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#1
Melatonin
4.1
(33)
"The only thing that has made a significant difference for me is 2mg of time-release melatonin. I can now sleep through the night."
"I did CBT-I and take a time-release melatonin. It took a while but it worked."
"We both started taking 2mg doses of melatonin before bed last summer."
"I'll go to bat for melatonin. It's been absolutely great for me."
"Melatonin works WONDERS for my 3 year olds."
"I take melatonin, a brand that has some other herbs in the formula, it works great."
"Low dose melatonin (.5mg-1mg), maybe a low dose of hydroxyzine (10mg-25mg)"
"You could alternate between melatonin, l-theanine, and magnesium glycinate in order to avoid growing tolerances."
"'small' dose melatonin 250-500mcg, magnesium glycinate are the best ive tried."
"Melatonin, edibles and ear plugs"
#2
Trazodone
4.4
(18)
"I use a 75mg dose of Trazodone when I need to use a sleep aid. My doctor recommended it."
"Helps out so much when I can't sleep"
"Trazodone is my lifeline. Without it I’m lucky to sleep 2 hours a night."
"The only thing that has helped me is Trazodone. I take 50 mg right as I go to bed."
"Trazodone, an older anti-depressant, works great for sleep."
"My doctor prescribed trazadone, it worked very well for me."
"Trazodone really helped, and I only needed a fraction of a pill."
"My neurologist recommended Trazodone, and it's been a lifesaver."
"I sleep well with magnesium, trazodone, amitriptyline, and a cold room."
"Trazodone knocks me out and I sleep super soundly."
#3
Benadryl
3.4
(12)
"Benadryl, magnesium supplements, melatonin, blackout curtains, eye mask, ear plugs."
"Benadryl. works great. it's the anti-histamine."
"I take benadryl for sleep. :)"
"I was told Benadryl was safe by my RE."
"I am so afraid the Benadryl will make him una."
"Benadryl would cause me to fall asleep."
"If not that, then benedryl"
"Those seemed to work for me but I don't really like using those much because health effects."
"I sometimes use anything with Diphenhydramine in it, but that's also the main ingredient in Benedryl so it tends to make me feel dehydrated and I wouldn't use it long term"
"I'd do benadryl only because supplements like melatonin aren't usually regulated by the FDA."
#4
Zzzquil
4.1
(7)
"I take Zquill all the time and it works like a charm."
"ZzzQuil is god"
"ZZZquill. I use it whenever I need to sleep. After I take a double dose... after 30 minutes, I drop. D-R-O-P. And it's non-addictive!"
"I personally swear by zquil. Doesn't make me feel weird or super drowsy."
"It's the same medicine that's in PM cold medicine."
"I like Zzzquil a lot (Nyquil without the cold medicine) but it do"
"Diphenhydramine (the active ingredient in Zzzquil, Benadryl, and some other medications) is linked to dementia risk."
#5
Magnesium
4.2
(6)
"I suggest magnesium."
"I take magnesium and it’s very helpful."
"Magnesium"
"I switched to just magnesium pill/capsule and I was fine."
"There are also supplements that you can take like magnesium and L-Theamine that can help you feel more relaxed."
"Magnesium also helps with sleep. I take 50 mg every night."
#6
Unisom
4.0
(6)
"Hands down unisom sleep tabs. The sleep tabs, not the other unisom. When I was pregnant forever ago the doc suggested this because it’s not addictive and still gentle."
"Seconded for Unisom. Was prescribed Doxylamine (the ingredient in Unisom) for morning sickness in the last year and had no skin issues with it."
"Unisom does not bother my skin."
"Unisom works (and she may be familiar with it from the pregnancy) but I’ve found it does tend to give me that "hangover" feeling."
"I use unisom because my doctor approved it for use during pregnancy."
"The tablet form of unisom is not diphenhydramine (the fluid filled caplet is)."
#7
Chamomile Tea
4.8
(4)
"Camomile tea is really good for relaxing and sleep."
"Chamomile tea, cooled and with a little honey. Lights. Out."
"Strongly brewed chamomile tea? I keep a couple of cups on deck in the fridge."
"Camomile tea is good before bed and has been used for thousands of years."
#8
Valerian Root
3.6
(5)
"A good sleep aide i’ve been taking has been Valarian Root. Women tend to not process melatonin (or similar compounds) in the same way men do, so using this has made it to where I finally sleep throughout the night without issues."
"Valerian root works well for me."
"Valerian root works well for me."
"She has slept through the night the last couple nights since we started the tea."
"Valerian root works a bit, but in many ways functions as a very light benzo."
#9
Hydroxyzine
4.3
(4)
"If you know a doc, get a scrip for hydroxyzine HCl. Weird ass dreams but will absolutely let you sleep through the anxiety bump."
"Hydroxyzine and ear plugs."
"My wife has some hydroxyzine that she takes for anxiety sometimes and that really helps me go to sleep."
"I use hydroxyzine, you need a prescription but it's just a stronger antihistamine than diphenhydramine."
#10
Lunesta
4.0
(4)
"I take Lunesta. It works well to keep me asleep and I don’t feel groggy with it the next day at all."
"Lunesta"
"I’ve had success with Lunesta, trazadone, and Benadryl."
"Lunesta isn’t as good as Ambien tbh but it’s better than nothing."
#11
CBD
4.0
(3)
"One you didn't mention is CBD. I find it doesnt put me to sleep but i feel more rested in the morning."
"Not sure if I’m allowed to post product links on this subreddit, so I’ll just give you the names."
"Few benadryl or some cbd usually does the trick for me."
#12
Nyquil
4.0
(3)
"Also you can drink about 2 ounces of NyQuil and that’ll work really good"
"NyQuil"
"Nyquil, I took a swig the other day, slept 8 hours without waking up at 3am."
#13
Seroquel
3.7
(3)
"50mg Seroquel knocked me out when required."
"Seroquel is widely used at low doses as a sleep aid (it's an atypical antipsychotic). That worked well for me."
"I'm on a decently big dose of Seroquel."
#14
GABA
3.7
(3)
"Something else I found for sleep is Gaba. You can get the supplement at most places."
"It's good for sleep and anxiety."
"I take GABA sometimes for the middle of the night wakeups."
#15
Ambien
3.3
(3)
"Right now it's 20mg Ambien (twice the normal dose) and 1mg Klonopin for sleep."
"Ambien, and for really good times drink a beer."
"I am on Ambien now, which makes me groggy in the morning but does make me sleepy."
#16
Magnesium supplements
5.0
(2)
"Magnesium supplements are such a godsend for me. Even pharmacy sleep aids werent working! Magnesium works like a dream."
"Magnesium supplements help me a LOT."
#17
CBN
5.0
(2)
"CBN has worked wonders for me"
"CBN by FAR. You can make your own tinctures for 50 cents per tincture bottle."
#18
Mirtazapine
4.5
(2)
"Prescription wise, mirtazapine and quitepaine are great choices"
"For Nardil insomnia I switch back and forth between mirtazpine and seroquel. Both work great for me."
#19
Designs for Health
4.5
(2)
"Buffered chelated magnesium. Designs for health has not failed me as a brand for this supplement."
"Magnesium Buffered Chelate by Designs for Health - Magnesium Supplement - 300 mg TRAACS Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate Buffered - Supports Sleep, Energy, Relaxation - Non GMO and Gluten Free (60 Caps)"
#20
Weighted Blanket
4.5
(2)
"I am a huge proponent of weighted blankets. It has made a big difference for me."
"Melatonin, a weighted blanket, and typically a podcast with a soothing narrator."
#21
Cannabis
4.5
(2)
"Weed."
"Some low THC high cbd cannabis can work wonders for sleep."
#22
Vistaril
4.0
(2)
"Vistaril"
"Then the pedi prescribed vistaril which is similar to benadryl."
#23
Melatonin Gummies
4.0
(2)
"Some of those melatonin gummies they make now would probably help a lot too."
"Hot bath alone, melatonin gummies and a foot rub."
#24
L-theanine
4.0
(2)
"Amino acid L-Theanine"
"I take magnesium and L-theanine right before bed."
#25
Valerian Root Extract
4.0
(2)
"Valerian is the most effective soporific substance I've tried."
"Could try valerian root extract or melatonin."
#26
Natural Vitality
4.0
(2)
"I have found magnesium supplements to be a huge help - especially the powdered magnesium citrate (I use the Calm brand) that you mix with water."
"Natural Vitality Natural Calm Magnesium Anti Stress, Organic, Raspberry Lemon, 16 oz"
#27
Zaleplon
3.5
(2)
"Works well for me."
"I have found the best prescription medication to be zaleplon."
#28
Diphenhydramine
2.5
(2)
"I've been using benadryl nightly with no noticeable impact on CM."
"Prescription sleep pills are surprisingly more safe for you mentally than otc sleep meds. Diphenhydramine for one will give you psychosis."
#29
Klonopin
5.0
(1)
"My pdoc says they are the best for that application."
#30
Exercise
5.0
(1)
"The best sleep aid for me is good exercise...actual, seriously, ass-whooping exercise."
#31
Exercise and Sunlight
5.0
(1)
"Exercise and a healthy amount sunlight cure me of bad sleep."
#32
Gro Clock
5.0
(1)
"It's not medication but have you considered a gro clock."
#33
Kindle
5.0
(1)
"Enter kindle and audible. They are lifesavers, usually doesn't take me more than 15 mins to fall back asleep if I wake up."
#34
White Noise
5.0
(1)
"You tube white noise video with ocean wave sound helps me fall asleep fast."
#35
Amanita Mushroom Extract
5.0
(1)
"A small amount of amanita mushroom extract will put you to sleep and you'll sleep soundly."
#36
CBD THC
5.0
(1)
"10:1 to 20:1 CBD:THC. Nighty night."
#37
MusiCozy Sleep Mask
5.0
(1)
"It's phenomenal for sleeping, especially when it's still light out or there are other noises that would wake you up."
#38
Naltrexone
5.0
(1)
"Low dose naltrexone helps me with sleep and doesn't cause drowsiness the next day"
#39
Betty's Bed Time Eddies
5.0
(1)
"Best sleep edible I've found by far. Basically magic."
#40
Sleep with Me
5.0
(1)
"Additionally for the occasional sleepless night I use a podcast called “Sleep with Me.”"
#41
Zopiclone
5.0
(1)
"Zopiclone and quetiapine each yield 7 to 8 hours of sleep for me."
#42
L-Tryptophan
5.0
(1)
"500mg of L-Tryptophan right before bed have eliminated most of the Parnate insomnia."
#43
Mack's Silicone Putty Earplugs
5.0
(1)
"Mack’s pillow soft silicone putty earplugs are worth their weight in gold."
#44
Remeron
5.0
(1)
"Remeron really helps."
#45
L-Tryptophan + Melatonin + Passionflower + CBN
5.0
(1)
"L-tryptophan + melatonin + passionflower + CBN = sleep like a baby and wake up feeling refreshed."
#46
Sleepwell
5.0
(1)
"Sleepwell melatonin worked wonders for me! A+ for this."
#47
Children's Nighttime Syrup
5.0
(1)
"It has melatonin in it. It tastes great."
#48
Matter
4.0
(1)
"I love matter-lunaberry."
#49
Medical Marijuana
4.0
(1)
"Take medical marjuana an hour before you get ready for bed. Took me a while to find what I like in terms of gummies but it definitely helps."
#50
Costco
4.0
(1)
"I'm a huge fan of the generic Costco sleep meds. I have chronic insomnia and take prescription sleep meds ( more than 20 years) but when I wake up at 3 am I can take 1/2 and go back to sleep."
#51
Loop
4.0
(1)
"Loop earplugs. Soft enough to wear all night, and doesn't block everything so you will still hear your alarm or an emergency."
#52
Allgreens
4.0
(1)
"Allgreens 1000mg Rosin syrup does wonders for me. It's on the med side."
#53
Lorazepam
4.0
(1)
"Our doctors recommend lorazepam 0.5 - 2mg every four hours, as needed for insomnia/anxiety."
#54
Sleep-3
4.0
(1)
"I take Sleep-3. It has both a fast acting melatonin and a slow acting/time release. Works great for me."
#55
Ativan
4.0
(1)
"I started citalopram for my anxiety during the day. I took ativan for sleep and got the best nights rest."
#56
Gabapentin
4.0
(1)
"Gabapentin has been working great for me!"
#57
Temazepam
4.0
(1)
"I am prescribed temezapam. Ambien stopped working."
#58
Calm Gummies
4.0
(1)
"For sleeping I've used Calm Gummies before, those have helped."
#59
Magsoothe
4.0
(1)
"Magsoothe really helped me with sleep! I mix it with tart cherry juice about 30 min before I go to bed."
#60
Sleepasil
4.0
(1)
"Sleepasil, melatonin plus other sleeping, calming additives."
#61
Nature Made
4.0
(1)
"I usually go for Nature Made Magnesium Glycenate because it's easy to pick up at local pharmacies"
#62
Source Naturals
4.0
(1)
"There's a magnesium powder type thing that you mix into water and drink for relaxing."
#63
Circadian Optics
4.0
(1)
"Circadian optics lamp in the morning to improve circadian rhyt"
#64
The Good Patch
4.0
(1)
"These patches keep me asleep all night."
#65
Restavit
4.0
(1)
"If it’s an emergency get Restavit"
#66
Intermezzo
4.0
(1)
"Some drugs specifically for that, Intermezzo is one."
#67
ASMR
4.0
(1)
"I’ve found ASMR with hand movements tends to make me sleepy."
#68
5-HTP
4.0
(1)
"5-HTP is great, if your depressed or manic talk to your doc first."
#69
Herbal Remedies
4.0
(1)
"I might suggest herbal remedies instead (like peppermint tea or lavender oil)."
#70
Sleep Study
4.0
(1)
"Sleep study. I had the same problem. My body would be horrible, and I was constantly exhausted."
#71
CBT-i
4.0
(1)
"Look into CBT-i (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia) if you have no sleep apnea."
#72
Pregabalin
4.0
(1)
"I take a couple of sleep meds on an as-needed basis, maybe 2-3 times a week total. They are pregabalin 75mg, and clonazepam 0.125mg (a quarter pill)."
#73
Zonisamide
4.0
(1)
"Then my pdoc prescribed zonisamide 50mg to take with trazodone and i've been able to get sleep again."
#74
Doxylamine
4.0
(1)
"Can you take doxylamine? That always works better for me anyway."
#75
Lavender
4.0
(1)
"A nighttime bath/shower with dimmed lights, lavender scented soap."
#76
Magnesium Threonate
4.0
(1)
"Magnesium Threonate"
#77
Sleep Hygiene
4.0
(1)
"Focusing on sleep hygiene has helped me fall asleep and stay asleep."
#78
Magnesium Citrate
4.0
(1)
"Magnesium citrate or there’s another type of magnesium that’s good as well."
#79
Kratom Red
4.0
(1)
"I started adding a dose of red before bed, and that helped a lot with sleep."
#80
Quetiapine
4.0
(1)
"Quetiapine and zopiclone yield about 7 to 9 hours of sleep."
#81
Wyld
4.0
(1)
"I love Wyld Elderberry. Slightly different than the boysenberry, but has helped a TON with my sleeping issues."
#82
Phenergan
4.0
(1)
"- melatonin and magnesium
- a good eye mask
- phenergan (or your drowsy antihistamine of choice)..."
#83
Liquid Melatonin
4.0
(1)
"Liquid melatonin is my favorite get back to sleep aid, especially before 6am."
#84
PURE
4.0
(1)
"I’ve only ever seen CBN when it is added to THC gummies (recreational marijuana is legal where I am). The brands I like are PURE (“berry sleepy” flavor) and Smokiez (blackberry CBN:THC)."
#85
Nature’s Sleep
4.0
(1)
"It’s a combination of melatonin, passiflora, and Vitamin B6 which makes it more effective than melatonin alone."
#86
Wana
4.0
(1)
"Wana Stay Asleep, Wyld Boysenberry."
#87
CBD and THC
4.0
(1)
"CBD and THC"
#88
Dialed In
4.0
(1)
"I liked Dialed In and Wyld boysenberry for their addition of CBN & THC."
#89
SAMe
4.0
(1)
"I take 250mg of SAMe about an hour or two before bed."
#90
Lithium Orotate
4.0
(1)
"Lithium orotate seems to help me"
#91
Sip2Sleep
4.0
(1)
"You can try Sip2Sleep, which is made from tart cherry extract and plant-based Rafuma leaf."
#92
Tylenol
4.0
(1)
"I tried one Tylenol pm last night and he slept twice for two hours each, the most he's slept in a while."
#93
Sleepytime Tea
4.0
(1)
"Sleepytime tea?"
#94
Kirkland
3.0
(1)
"Half of a Kirkland brand sleeping pill."
#95
Olanzapine
3.0
(1)
"My palliative care team prescribed Olanzapine for me to help with my sleep struggles."
#96
Lavender Oil
3.0
(1)
"A diffuser with some lavender essential oil going can help relax some."
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