Nytol for Insomnia User Reviews (Page 4)
Nytol has an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from a total of 128 reviews for the treatment of Insomnia. 31% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 63% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Nytol
- insom...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 27, 2022
"I've been taking nytol one-a-night for a week now as I was struggling to fall asleep despite being tired, and when I did sleep I'd be up and down all night. From starting nytol it has helped me sleep through the night but I often wake up very late (11am-ish) and it takes me hours to fall asleep. I try to take one tablet at around 10pm and then I'm having to take at another at around 11:30-midnight as I feel tired and groggy but lay in bed for hours trying to sleep. Clearly nytol doesn't work for getting me to sleep, it just leaves me feeling groggy throughout the day after sleeping from 3/4am through to 11am, so in the end I'm not getting more sleep than I'm supposed to I've just changed my sleeping hours."
- roger...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 30, 2021
"I take Nytol one a night (50mg) once or twice a week. I usually fall asleep and wake up 4-6 times in the night and if I'm lucky lightly doze. I take Nytol at 7pm, and by 8.30pm I'm very drowsy. I get 4 hours of sleep before the first wake (normal) but after going to the loo and back to bed I go straight back to sleep for another 2 or 3 hours. This is brilliant for me. I can then usually doze for another 2 hours which is even better and get up at 8am - 9am (I start work at 10am so this is fine for me). I have had the fuzziness in the morning which is why I started taking earlier as I find leaving 14 hours between taking the tablet and having to be 'with it' is the right amount of time for me. Taking every night reduces their effectiveness, and they will work differently on different bodies. I took at weekends initially to find out how the affected me before working out a routine."
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- Treasa
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 3, 2022
"I find Nytol works really well for me. I’ve read some of the negative reviews and as a psychotherapist I feel some may need more than help to sleep. I have recommended Nytol to some family and friends."
- Gabs
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 1, 2022
"It works great for me, it helps me fall asleep, even if I wake up during the night I easily fall back asleep quickly. One thing tho…it gives me the weirdest dreams (sometimes they could even be described as nightmares haha) it’s usually small fears I kinda forgot about or that I never knew I had, it can be quite entertaining and intriguing at times but besides that I don’t think I have any other side effects, I feel alright in the morning and I can finally fall asleep before 1am."
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- Abi
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 9, 2024
"First box of Nytol One A Day worked pretty well but then I bought another box a few months later and it gave me severe migraines, a bit of vomiting, and made me drowsy. Alright, but the sickness, restlessness, and sudden anxiety kept me awake. It's happened for the 6th night in a row, so I'll have to try something else."
- Charl...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 27, 2022
"In the beginning, they worked well. Took whenever I felt the need, and it knocked me out. But. After the pandemic, they don’t work at all, exactly the opposite actually. They now make me feel wide awake. So alert that even my eyes feel fresh and awake before I’ve even slept. Having to get up at 6am for work really doesn’t help, either. Today, I took a nytol at 11pm, and it’s now 4am and I haven’t slept. I’m googling “does nytol make me feel awake” and it seems a lot of people react the same to it. Reading these reviews is useful because I know I’m not alone! Dry mouth, fuzzy headache, muscle cramps (from staying awake and trying to stay still) and thumping heart. I just wish I knew what the solution is, have tried going to the docs but they are reluctant to prescribe anything so I’m stuck in limbo. If anyone knows any over the counter alternatives, please tell me!"
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- Bobby
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 14, 2022
"Complete waste of money. I'm a chronic insomniac. The side effects are terrible. Itchy, painful legs, tachycardia and shakes in arms and unsteady legs. I need to go to the toilet more often which is dangerous since I'm so shaky. I've not slept for 5 days solid while taking nytol. This product should be taken off the market. Strongly advise to steer clear of it. I'm worse off now with tiredness and negative side effects."
- Tie...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 22, 2021
"Wish I had read these reviews before trying Nytol. Took at 10.30pm hour before I turn light out…. It’s now 1.11 am and I’m wide awake with restless leg !! Can always fall asleep but only for 4 hrs then up for 2 Hours, what is going on"
- Dirgni
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 3, 2021
"I have had trouble sleeping for a few days so my GP recommend OTC medication, I tried Nytol one night. I managed to drift off to sleep but woke after 3 hours. Then slept on and off for the remainder of the night. I won't be taking this medication again as I don't see any benefit really."
- Coggd...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 10, 2021
"I suffer badly from constant vertigo/giddyness. After trying prescribed item from my doctor which made my giddiness unbearable in the morning, tried Nytol. Only use half prescribed dose, but had best night's sleep I can remember. Feel refreshed this morning, a feeling haven't felt for years. A flash in the pan...?.. I don't discount that, but so far delighted with Nytol's effect."
- Mother...
- September 25, 2022
"I’ve been waking up in the middle of the night for no reason. Thought I would take 1 Nytol to relax me and allow me to have a good full night sleep. Wrong. I have tried going back to bed a few times but I feel like I’ve had a coffee fix. I’m tossing and turning. My legs are extremely restless. I just can’t settle down. Never again will I take Nytol. Just not worth it! I feel horrible now."
- PaulaD
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 19, 2021
"I was very stressed due to work commitments and was not sleeping at night constantly thinking about work. I took 1 tablet 2 hours before going to sleep and I got the best sleep. I highly recommend strange how the reviews are so bad. What I can say you do wake up feeling a bit groggy but it does subsides after about an hour, and I make my mouth feel very dry, but I will be continuing to take as I’m getting a really good night sleep"
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 6, 2022
"I have difficulties to sleep through the whole night without waking up few times also difficulties to fall asleep. Tried Nytol 50mg first time and the next whole day I felt disconnected from myself and half awake. I did things I don't remember about eg sending messages that make no sense to someone. It works but it is too strong a medicine for me."
- Anon...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 11, 2021
"Bought these out if desperation, after a week of NO sleep at all. Took longer to work than 20 mins, but I finally managed to get a decent rest last night. Woke up with a dry mouth, but on the whole, feeling pretty good."
- casab...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 18, 2022
"I took 8 of these tablets and I'm still tired. They do not work. 8 tablets in 2 hours and not a chance of going to sleep. Whatever is in here is useless. I should have been lying like a brick - but instead, I'm typing this. I also took some weed gummies and they do a little better - but Nytol is just a waste of time and money. 3 days of no decent sleep and right now I should be close so tired - but I''m still awake. Don't waste your time or money on Nytol...not worth a nickel, not worth a penny."
- Soods
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 18, 2022
"I have mild, occasional insomnia, always in and around a full moon. Decided to try Nytol. Bad mistake. I tossed & turned & my legs took on a life of their own as Restless Leg Syndrome completely took over me. My legs danced a jig worthy of Riverdance, as I struggled to contain them & try to find sleep. The remaining Nytol tablets went straight into the bin this morning. Insomnia is one thing - out of control legs is another thing completely."
- Annie...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 5, 2022
"Tried these as been having restless nights and waking up every couple of hours. Made no difference and awake off and on throughout the night as usual. In the morning felt awful. Woozy head and very tired. Won’t be using these again. Complete waste of money."
- Sleep...
- July 3, 2020
"Took 2 tablets at 10pm. I’ve had the worst restless legs and arms I have ever experienced. Absolute torture."
- Aliwali
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 8, 2019
"Took Nytol tonight and it’s made my legs restless and I’m actually more awake than normal! Have had to get up as my whole body feels as if it’s restless!"
- Anon
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 14, 2019
"Took 2 a night and it never worked. Still laying here early hours of the morning unable to sleep."
- JTano
- 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!!!"
- Kano
- 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 "
- Sanny
- October 18, 2015
"I have had problems sleeping lately. Someone recommend me to use these pill and they actually are really good. I have used them twice in a row and have slept well and even woke up when alarm came on."
- Tired
- 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."
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"I love Nytol. I take half the dose just a couple of times a week to ensure a good night's sleep. Been doing this for 10 years. Takes a couple of hours to work, but love that I can relax in bed reading or watching TV, knowing I won't have to stress about trying to get to sleep and that before I know it, I'll be sparko!"