Aleve PM for Insomnia User Reviews

• Mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2019

"I'm so happy with this Aleve PM. Every night when trying to sleep, my brain would wake up. It worked immediately, and I got deep sleep. Have some arthritis issues, and they would disappear. Feel wonderful when I wake up ;) Amazing change."

• Dee...
• November 28, 2017

"Only give it 8/10 because I’ve only taken it once so far. Was in a lot of pain and couldn’t sleep the night before. The night I took this, I was out in about 20 min and did not wake up once during the night. Took it around midnight and got up around 8:30. Wasn’t difficult to get up at all. So far, so good!"

• Bek...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 27, 2018

"I take 1 pill, half an hour before bedtime for occasional insomnia. I fall asleep about half an hour later and sleep through the night. No adverse side effects except I wake up a little zombie-like in the morning. This passes quickly, and I feel more rested. I may try half a pill instead, as this was way too much."

• Jam...
• February 26, 2015

"I wake up several times during the night and cannot go back to sleep. I also take it for pain. With Aleve PM, I still woke up, but I was able to go back to sleep in a minimal time. My pain, from a scale of 8, was down to a 2-3. I felt better up to 6 hours after I woke up."

• Alm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2015

"Great! I've had insomnia for over a year now, my doctor gave me diphenhydramine, but it did not work. Although Aleve is also diphenhydramine, there's something that works better about it. I have used it for about 2 weeks, and only once I woke up in the middle of the night, but went right back to sleep in less than 5 minutes. Really useful, I highly recommend it for people with insomnia."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 7, 2018

"I take half of a capsule of Aleve PM and sleep great. I am just concerned about the long-term effects. I have a lot of stomach issues, and I hope this doesn't aggravate it. I try always taking 1/2 capsule, and that alone puts me out! Thx."

• Nik...
• July 11, 2016

"I have taken this medication several times for insomnia, and I found that every night that I do so, it's like a war zone for me. I wake up every hour or even more frequently, and I'm shaken out of my sleep. I find that overall it does not help me sleep, it just makes for a difficult, difficult night."

• Beb...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 23, 2020

"First, understand that no one thing works for everyone, as all our systems are different. There are many factors why something works for one and not for another. For me, it worked, these unhappy users didn't discourage me a bit."

• Inl...
• June 10, 2016

"I've started to have trouble sleeping due to hot flashes periodically. I also have arthritis in my left knee and foot, which causes aching. I have found that when I take 1 Aleve PM, I don't have to worry about waking up during the night for either of these. I just need to do some research on repercussions if I continue to take these."

• Nat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 10, 2021

"I just couldn't get to sleep, and I couldn't stay asleep. But just two Aleve PMs, and I sleep like a champ. And I'm not groggy the next morning. I also have pretty bad back pain, and when I take the Aleve PM, I can get outta bed a heck of a lot easier than when I go without it. Sometimes I fall asleep within 20ish mins after taking it. But other times, it can take up to 40 mins. So glad I found this OTC med."

• Ale...
• September 15, 2015

"This medication was awful. Not only did it not help with my sleep issues and pain, it also increased my anxiety, caused me to be paranoid, and I actually started hallucinating. I do not recommend it to anyone."

• Sus...
• July 24, 2017

"I have recently started taking Aleve PM to help me deal with TMJ at bedtime and insomnia. I have been very happy. It appears to alleviate my jaw tension, and I sleep more soundly and longer. The only odd experience I have noted is that about 12 hours after I take it (and roughly 4 hours after getting up), I have a sensation of euphoria."

• 201...
• December 31, 2016

"I have a newborn baby and have been having issues with insomnia even when he is sleeping. Aleve worked wonders, I was still able to wake up when he cried but was able to fall right back asleep. Also, the pain in my legs is gone too. Thanks, Aleve."

• rob...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 26, 2023

"I've been taking generic naproxen sodium PM for a couple of years because of insomnia. I take one tablet before bed, and it improves my sleep throughout the night. I've tried several prescription medications and OTC meds, including Melatonin alone and in combination with different herbal medicines. The meds I've used either didn't work and/or made me really groggy the next day. This med works the best by far without next-day side effects. I have noticed that after a couple of weeks, it loses its effectiveness a bit, but if I stop for 2 or 3 days, then I can resume."

• Eve...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2023

"I recently underwent a hysterectomy two weeks ago and have been struggling with insomnia since then. My past history of insomnia is due to generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and depression, and I take clonazepam and hydroxyzine at night to help me sleep. However, these medications have not been effective lately. Last night, I took one Aleve PM, and it helped me fall asleep. I was able to get a good night's sleep, but I'm off work right now. Tonight, I did not take Aleve PM, and I have been unable to sleep even after taking Benadryl with my other medications. I plan to try taking half a pill earlier to see if it reduces the sedative effect. I am still impressed with how well the Aleve PM worked, but I need to be able to function when I return to work in a week."

• sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 17, 2021

"I have trouble falling asleep and few, if any, supplements help me with that problem. Aleve PM is a product that I found helpful, especially when taken with a little melatonin. For the last two months, I have taken Aleve PM and melatonin before bed with no problems, and fairly sound sleep, but last night I had visual hallucinations. I have only had visual hallucinations from a sleep product one other time, and they were horrifying. I cannot find anywhere that says that Aleve PM excessive use can cause hallucinations, nor do I know if taking a little melatonin with it was destructive, but I am going to stop taking it for a while just in case."

• Bec...
• August 22, 2016

"I decided to take an Aleve PM pill so I could sleep better because I have insomnia... it was the worst move ever. I slept at 11 and woke up at 1, and I've been up since. I have class today at 8, and this was the worst choice I ever made. My head hurts, and I have a dry mouth, so I've been drinking a lot of water. I seriously DO NOT recommend."

• Lon...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 10, 2021

"I've tried many solutions for my insomnia, from melatonin and herbal remedies to prescription drugs, but mostly without success. I've tried all of the OTC 'PM' meds, but the only one that showed some promise was naproxen PM. It's not great or a long-term answer, but it does provide some help while I continue to try out other possible remedies (recently tried Doxepin, which left me drowsy the next day, and now giving Trazodone a second try)."

• tan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 5, 2025

"I wake up frequently at night, and have restless sleeps. This has been the only thing to work for me. It doesn't make me sleepy, but it does keep me asleep. You do need to moderate the intake, so you don't build up a tolerance, otherwise, I would recommend this to everyone."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2015

"I had no choice in trying Aleve PM for the 1st time last night. Horrible! And I was really praying and hoping for the best. At night it's very difficult for me to get to sleep. Advil PM had always worked great, but the store around my way is out of stock. I had to purchase something to get me through the night, and Aleve PM was my only other choice. Unfortunately, I woke up twice. I took 3 the first time, then four more 5 hours later. Both times it took me about 3 hours to doze off. I just went back to sleep at 2 AM and have been up since 7 AM. I really wish I could return these pills. They are horrible! Seriously."

• Ms ...
• January 3, 2015

"I go to the gym almost every day. So I have an ache or pain somewhere all the time. I have a hard time falling asleep. All I need is one Aleve PM, and I sleep pain-free for 8 hours."

• Mtu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 3, 2018

"Aleve PM makes me go to sleep and stay asleep. Kicks in fast, helps with fibromyalgia pain. My only concern is reading about possible side effects and liver damage."

• Anonymous
• April 16, 2016

"It works wonders for me. I finally can sleep through the night."

• sle...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 9, 2024

"Took Aleve one night, got up feeling very good, attitude something I haven't had in a while. I slept well and was ready for my day."

• Deb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2016

"I took these pills and still woke up several times throughout the night. My aches are gone, but I woke up more times after taking the Aleve PM than I normally do not taking anything."