Sleeping Pills reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 278 Reddit reviews across 25 subreddits and 34 posts to rank the best Sleeping Pills brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/insomnia, r/sleep, r/adultingph, r/BPOinPH, r/AskReddit. Top-rated brands include Melatonin (3.8/5), Trazodone (4.0/5), Ambien (3.3/5).

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Reviews278
Subreddits25
Posts34
Brands85
Products31
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#1

Melatonin

3.8
(35)
"Take one and sleep in darkness, it'll fix the shit asap"
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"Zepto se melatonin mangwa lo bhai"
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"Melatonin. Works wonders for me."
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"Melatonin 10 mg and sleep discipline."
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"Only use Melatonin 3mg only. No benefit of going higher than that."
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"Work well for me."
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"Try natural options like melatonin first."
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"I use melatonin"
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"Magnesium drops and Melatonin."
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"Melatonin 3mg muna"
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#2

Trazodone

4.0
(23)
"Trazodone! it works super for me been taking it for 2+ years and it’s non addictive."
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"Trazadone 50mg started working for me well a few years ago."
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"Trazodone has worked wonders for me and a few others I know."
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"I take trazodone. It works like a charm."
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"I believe my doctor said trazodone was okay."
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"I've been taking 10mg of trazadone for a few years and it works great for me."
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"My go to is Trazodone. Just half. They will knock you out."
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"I work nights and I take 10 mg. Trazadone."
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"My doctor recently prescribed 2 Trazodone in conjunction with it."
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"Trazodone"
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#3

Ambien

3.3
(27)
"I will sing the praises of Ambien forever."
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"Ambien is the only thing that’s actually worked for me."
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"Nothing worked for me until I got a rx for 5mg of ambien. Stay away from benzos if you can, they are so so addictive"
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"It's the only thing that helped me and didn't leave me with side effects the next day."
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"The only thing that works for me is Ambien."
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"Ambien works for me with no drowsiness, tried temazepam and that’s not too bad either! good luck."
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"Ambien. I am aware it does not work for everyone but it has worked successfully for me for years."
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"If you have trouble falling asleep, then probably ambien."
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"Both are easy to find in Brazil in both brand and generic form... you can check the prices at Consulta Remédios look for Zolpiden (ambien) and Alprazolan (xanax)."
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"R/ambien"
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#4

Seroquel

3.9
(11)
"The most effective and reliable way to guarantee sleep is Seroquel."
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"I take Seroquel IR at 50mg now because this knocks me out and keeps me asleep."
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"Seconding seroquel, nothing else has ever worked for me."
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"Have you tried Seroquel? It is the only thing that has worked for my partner."
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"Looks like we have a winner! So many people recommending seroquel."
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"Seroquel has always been my go to! Been taking it for 15 years or so. Knocks me the hell out so reliably, I love it."
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"Seroquel. Knocked my ass out so fast. I took it and was out cold 15 min later."
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"Agreed Seroquel! But I gained 50 pounds and still struggling to lose it years later."
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"For me 50-100MG at night only made me extremely groggy the next day."
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"People do find both effective, they just can’t stand the hangover."
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#5

Magnesium Glycinate

4.5
(8)
"Hindi ka gigising na groggy. Unlike sa melatonin."
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"Way better than melatonin. Walang side effects pagkagising."
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"Magnesium Glycinate."
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"Magnesium Glycinate - 300-400mg."
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"I do notice a difference using Glycinate, magnesium, and low dose melatonin (0.3mg or lower)"
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"Magnesium glycinate+melatonin or antihistamine"
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"I prefer MG now because maganda yung gising ko."
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"Magnesium glycinate"
#6

ZzzQuil

3.5
(10)
"I use Zzzquil, it's chewable and yummy, whenever I really can't sleep."
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"I use Zzzquil whenever I really can't sleep."
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"I use Zzzquil whenever I really can't sleep."
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"I use Zzzquil whenever I really can't sleep."
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"Ang the best recommended ng pharma namin."
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"Helps me sleep pero yung liquigel ang tinetake ko before."
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"I use zzzquil every night unless I have pain."
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"Zzquil gummies knock me out."
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"Maybe pick up some Zzzquil (doxylamine) as well. It’s an antihistamine like Benadryl but doesn’t flare up RLS."
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"Zzzquil make rls triple worse for me and many others so beware."
#7

Sleepwell

4.0
(8)
"Sleepwell lagi ko iniinom nung review hahaha"
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"It's OTC and 3mg lang."
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"Sleepwell try it 3 hours before going to bed."
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"Sleepwell (melatonin) 3mg 1-2 capsule once a day 1 hour before bedtime."
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"Available sya over the counter sa drugstore or Watsons."
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"It's just a supplement kaya OTC lang siya."
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"Gapalit lang ko ug sleepwell sa mga pharmacies pag fucked up na jud ang sleeping pattern."
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"Sleepwell pills are really working for me, 3mg lang yung melatonin nya."
#8

Mirtazapine

4.1
(7)
"It has changed my life."
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"If it's long-term then Mirtazapine. It's an anti-depressant with the side-effect of drowsiness."
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"Nothing seems to help like Mirtazapine, although it is technically a mild SSRI.. it works well as a sleep aid"
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"Some people say it helps their tinnitus."
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"I have had success with Mirtazapine at 7.5mg and lower paired with GABA."
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"Now I use mirtazapine to sleep but that’s classed as an antidepressant I think."
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#9

Zopiclone

3.9
(7)
"Zopiclone plus 1mg Ativan plus 10mg Melatonin is my solution these days."
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"Zopiclone, mirtezapine"
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"Z-drugs, such as zopiclone, zolpidem, are the standard for sleep meds."
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"Anything that works will be on prescription only due to the fact they work well."
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"Zopiclone and quetiapine are the only RX meds that have worked for me."
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"Zopiclone. I'm not sure where but the seem to be every where"
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"Zopiclon i think, ask your doctor."
#10

Kirkland

3.7
(7)
"Kirkland sleep aid."
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"They're first gen antihistamine na sobra ang drowsiness as side effect."
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"I'm using Kirkland Sleep Aid. Hinahati ko yung tablet in half, same effect pa rin sa kin."
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"Try Kirkland Sleep Aid. It’s the only thing that works for me"
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"Maganda yung Kirkland na sleep aid tho maypagka pricey."
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"Kirkland sleeping aid pills"
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"Para kang lasing kaya iniinom ko lang pag monday"
#11

Natrol

4.2
(6)
"Ang sarap. Hahaha, kung hindi lang 'to melatonin baka pinapak ko na to."
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"Natrol Melatonin"
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"Wala pang 20 mins, feel ko agad ung antok."
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"Mas mura kung calculate mo per tab compared to Sleepwell and Slipasil."
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"Di siya masakit sa ulo tapos pag gising mo feeling mo enough sleep mo."
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#12

Lunesta

3.0
(8)
"My PCP told me it's FDA approved for long term use unlike Ambien."
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"Lunesta and a cup of lavender chamomile tea is my nightly routine."
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"Lunesta."
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"Lunesta."
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"Lunesta, but even then I can’t stay entirely asleep throughout the night."
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"Yes, the 3 mg lunesta is weaksauce. Not tranquillizing enough."
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"I’m actually on a Lunesta and Ativan combo. The best I can do is 4-5 hours. And the quality of the sleep is very poor."
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"Currently on Lunesta 3 mg and am lucky to get 4 hours."
#13

Sleepasil

3.3
(7)
"Knockout after 15 mins."
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"Sleepasil or Stresstabs iniinom ko"
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"Sleepasil or Nightol. Cheap and effective."
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"SleepAsil "
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"Sleepasil.."
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"Malala effect sa akin ng sleepasil, ang bilis ko makalimot n'on sa mga bagay. Never again ;;"
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#14

Benadryl

3.7
(6)
"Diphenhydramine is the only thing that works for me."
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"Antihistamine, generic sya ng benadryl, or just buy benadryl pero pricey lang. sakto tulog ko nito 8-12 hrs."
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"The same as Benadryl the stuff that makes you drowsy."
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"In a pinch benadryl will put me to sleep but makes me groggy in AM."
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"Mag Benadryl ka na lang, or any brand ng antihistamine."
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#15

Unisom

4.2
(5)
"The Unisom also knocked me out unlike anything I have ever had."
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"You can get unisom sleep tabs over the counter."
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"Unisom is a good alternative."
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"My doctor told me to take unisom to sleep."
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"I’ve had good experiences with unisom that fit the pattern of just taking them for a day or two and have never 'craved' them afterwards."
#16

Nytol

5.0
(4)
"Was a bit sceptical trying Nytol as I didn't think it would work but honestly for myself it was a fecking miracle."
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"Nytol is brilliant"
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"Nytol works well for me."
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"Nytol works well for me."
#17

Magnesium

5.0
(3)
"Magnesium!!! It's such a great supplement. I call it natures valium lol. And you can take as many as you need. Its very relaxing, muscle relieving plus it's actually really good for you."
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"I suggest just take magnesium supplements. It worked better than any sleeping pill in the market"
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"Much better take magnesium or magnesium and ashwaganda capsules very effective"
#18

Zolpidem

3.5
(4)
"Zolpidem"
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"I have been taking 15mg Temazepam and 12.5mg Zolpidem ER, every night for 3 years now."
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"Zolpidem"
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"Temazepam for two weeks then switch to 7.5 zolpidem on empty stomach."
#19

Klonopin

3.5
(4)
"I take .5mg klonopin 3 times a daily with lyrica 150mg 3 times daily. That combo by the end of the night has me really comfy and sleepy."
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"I take klonopin 1.5Mg at night. I have a sleep disorder and anxiety."
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"Klonapin is good if you see to get more anxious about insomnia or if it’s anxiety driven"
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"Warning: far better options than Klonapin for sleeping issues and due to it being an addictive substance it is not recommended as a sleep aid."
#20

Chamomile Tea

4.3
(3)
"I suggest drinking Chamomile tea."
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"I suggest drinking Chamomile tea."
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"Drink chamomile tea"
#21

Webber Naturals

4.0
(3)
"Melatonin! You can buy from SNR i think. Or Watson. Ang webber naturals :)"
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"I use webber naturals melatonin tablets. Knockout ka talaga for a couple of hours."
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"You can buy it from the orange app din, just search for the SNR na store."
#22

Puritan's Pride

4.0
(3)
"I use puritan’s pride. Effective naman"
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"Try niyo Puritan's Pride na melatonin po antok kaagad after ilang minutes lang ng pag take."
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"With Puritans, I cut half nung tablet so 1.5 mg per intake lang sya and effective naman."
#23

Wellspring

4.0
(3)
"Try ashwaghanda. It keeps you calm and sleep faster. Wellspring sa watsons."
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"I swear by Wellspring Melatonin Gummies. for me, wala siyang side effects UNLESS uminom ka then wake up din 2-3 hours after."
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"Wellspring gummies. Same with me neek ko pa ng sleeping pills during review days"
#24

Zaleplon

3.7
(3)
"Zaleplon, one of the z drugs."
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"I recommend zaleplon, a quick acting, short duration sleep aid."
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"I recommend zaleplon, a quick acting, short duration sleep aid."
#25

Nitrazepam

5.0
(2)
"Nitrazepam is the best knocks you out and keeps you asleep."
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"Nitrazepam is by far the strongest, knocks you out for good 8 to 10 hours."
#26

Valium

4.5
(2)
"Ask them for valium. They give it out pretty happily here and it's just spectacular for long journeys."
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"Valium and Ambien CR"
#27

Swanson

4.5
(2)
"Been using Swanson Melatonin katong 3mg lang hahahaha effective siya!"
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"200 pesos lang 120 capsules."
#28

Xanax

2.7
(3)
"My personal choice is Xanax but, you shouldn"
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"The first time around I was on Xanax and it did help, though I didn't like the spaced out feeling it gave me."
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"Xanax and beer"
#29

Nightol

4.0
(2)
"I use Nightol, after 30mins bagsak na mata ko."
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"You can buy from Watsons"
#30

Ashwagandha

4.0
(2)
"Ashwaghanda."
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"Ashwagandha"
#31

CBD

4.0
(2)
"Cbd"
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"You Can try CBD if this IS légal in your country."
#32

NOW

4.0
(2)
"Is good, i used it."
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"Chewable na pill at lasang candy lang."
#33

Doxylamine

3.5
(2)
"You can ask for anything that contains doxylamine."
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"Doxylamine makes me sleepy but doesn‘t keep me asleep."
#34

Remeron

3.5
(2)
"Remeron"
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"I took Remeron but its not super common so you'll have to call around at pharmacies near hospitals to find it."
#35

Dayvigo

3.0
(2)
"I’ve recently been prescribed Dayvigo cause I had difficulties staying asleep. I was reluctant to take sleeping pills because they made me feel gruggy in the morning. These ones do not."
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"I took Dayvigo for roughly a year. The sleep was great, but it didn't do anything for my sleep phase amd it became impossible to wake up at a normal time. Taking it at a desired sleep time or after a stressful day caused sleep paralysis, and the nightmares were sporadic but the worst I've had."
#36

Night Nurse

5.0
(1)
"Night nurse 3-4 tablets and boom you are out like a night."
#37

Marijuana

5.0
(1)
"Marijuana sleep gummies. I wake up relaxed with almost no T in the morning"
#38

CBD+CBN gummy

5.0
(1)
"I took a CBD+CBN gummy last week and had the best sleep I’ve had in like…fifteen years?"
#39

Chelated Magnesium Glycinate

5.0
(1)
"Only thing that worked for me is chelated magnesium glycinate take 2-3 pills and I’m out within 1 hr."
#40

Olanzapine

5.0
(1)
"The only med I’ve had success with is Olanzapine."
#41

Methocarbamol

5.0
(1)
"I took it for the first time last night and went from lucky if I fell asleep in 2 hours to knocked out in maybe 30 min."
#42

Trileptal

5.0
(1)
"It’s not marketed as sleeping pill but Trileptal is amazing."
#43

CBDfx

5.0
(1)
"I took two of these 1 to 2 hours before I went to sleep and it knocked me out like a light."
#44

Temazepam

5.0
(1)
"Hands down winner."
#45

Peritin

4.0
(1)
"A strong antihistamine like Peritin."
#46

Melatonin Gummies

4.0
(1)
"Just take melatonin gummies (one only! not 2-- thats too much) for a few days nightly"
#47

Sleepy Time Sleep Aid

4.0
(1)
"Sleepy Time Sleep Aid capsules, my vendor sells it."
#48

CBN CBD Gummies

4.0
(1)
"I do use the CBN+CBD gummies and magnesium glycinate every night and they make a great difference."
#49

Seroquel / Quetiapine

4.0
(1)
"Seroquel / Quetiapine. Try half a tablet first (12.5mg). Everyone is different."
#50

Tart Cherry Juice

4.0
(1)
"I like tart cherry juice its a natural melatonin substitute and it doesnt make you feel weird like the over the counter meds."
#51

Valerian Root

4.0
(1)
"Valerian root, Neuro sleep drink, or trazadone, benzos."
#52

L-Tryptophan

4.0
(1)
"The one over the counter or nootropic for sleep that was a supplement and work great was l-Tryptophan."
#53

Belasomra

4.0
(1)
"Belasomra and its relatives work differently then the hypnotics and benzos."
#54

Kalms Night

4.0
(1)
"Kalms Night or L-Theanine work well for me."
#55

Actifed

4.0
(1)
"Actifed works for me."
#56

Stilnox

4.0
(1)
"Legit sleeping pills like stilnox are prescription meds."
#57

Nature's Bounty

4.0
(1)
"I bought melatonin sa Lazada, Nature's Bounty ata sya if I remember correctly, mura lang din naman."
#58

Valdrian

4.0
(1)
"I find these good."
#59

Diphenhydramine

4.0
(1)
"I’ve had success using 2 x 50mg diphenhydramine."
#60

Amitriptyline

4.0
(1)
"Amitriptyline works for me."
#61

Agomelatine

4.0
(1)
"Im having good success with Agomelatine - which if works for you is a better option that Benzo's/Hypnotics/Z-Drugs as it can be taken long term."
#62

Ketipinor

4.0
(1)
"Ketipinor works great for me"
#63

Belsomra

4.0
(1)
"Belsomra, Dayvigo, or Trazadone with Clonidine"
#64

Usana

4.0
(1)
"Usana Pure Rest."
#65

Swisse

4.0
(1)
"As of today ang effective sakin is yung Swisse Magnesium + Sleep powder"
#66

Cetirizine

4.0
(1)
"Kung may allergies ka like me, cetirizine will knock you out."
#67

Piriton

4.0
(1)
"Piriton, it's a antihistamine."
#68

CBD Oil

4.0
(1)
"CBD oil spray."
#69

Hydroxyzine

4.0
(1)
"Been trying hydroxizine for the past couple months."
#70

Cyclobenzaprine

4.0
(1)
"Cyclobenzaprine (muscle relaxer) , trazodone (for sleep and depression)"
#71

Herbal Garden Essentials

4.0
(1)
"If I'm dealing with more stress and more anxiety I'll add in a deep sleep gummy by herbal garden essentials. Which has CBN,CBD, ltheanine, and melatonin in it. That mixture puts me lights out lol."
#72

Pureform

4.0
(1)
"Magnesium glycinate, specifically the pureform brand! pero it’s not recommended to take it daily. mas better siya compared to melatonin na super sakit ng ulo ko minsan kapag gumigising."
#73

Nutrie

4.0
(1)
"Sa exp ko okay sya kase nakakaantok talaga minsan wala pang 5 mins may effect na kaso di ko pa nattry na 8 hrs yung sleep kase madalas umiinom ako pag may maagang lakad tas di makatulog lol pero infairness ang light sa feeling pag gising"
#74

Kirkland Signature

4.0
(1)
"Available in lazada."
#75

Rozerem

4.0
(1)
"Rozerem. It's basically a higher dose of melatonin."
#76

Valerian

4.0
(1)
#77

Ambien XR

4.0
(1)
"Ambien XR as low of a dose as possible has worked best for me."
#78

Flurazepam

4.0
(1)
"Flurazepam to stay asleep."
#79

Abilify and Clonazepam

3.0
(1)
"I take Abilify 15 mg and Clonazepam 0.5 mg as needed when I can't fall asleep."
#80

NyQuil

3.0
(1)
"Not exactly sleeping pills persay but Nyquil knocks me out without fail"
#81

Doxepin

3.0
(1)
"Look into low dose Doxepin (2 to 4 mg)"
#82

Iterax

3.0
(1)
"Iterax. Anti histamine sya fyi."
#83

Ginkgo Biloba

3.0
(1)
"Oks din yung mga supplements na may ginkgo biloba, it helps me calm din."
#84

Promethazine

2.0
(1)
"Got prescribed promethazine 25mg to take at night to help with the insomnia but it doesn’t do much for me."
#85

Fentanyl

1.0
(1)
"Fentanyl. Best sleep of your life."

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