Nytol for Insomnia User Reviews (Page 5)
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
- Anonymous
- January 20, 2009
"Tried a lot of medicines but this one is good with no side effects."
- Tony
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 16, 2020
"What a load of rubbish, I don't know anyone who is benefited from this useless product, going to get full refund."
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- Pano
- March 28, 2020
"One a night works so well that I now only take half. Excellent product."
- Mac
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 22, 2019
"Have to agree with the majority, theses don’t work,I took one at 10:00 pm went to bed and I’m now back up at 1:50 am"
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- Night...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 12, 2019
"Nytol is very short acting, I end up waking up in a short time"
- Pit
- October 4, 2020
"Didn’t work with me. I have had even sleep better without this. Used zolpiden before and was much better for me. Anyway might work and help other people"
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- Emmy
- January 14, 2020
"Took nytol to sleep because of insomnia due to exam stress and the day after I feel so drowsy, and high at the same time. Tried to nap earlier but I couldn't. Never taking these pills again"
- Angie
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 5, 2019
"They cause tachycardia so be careful coming off them after 2 weeks. Try relaxing one hour before bed."
- Painf...
- August 1, 2016
"Awoke with banging headache similar to a whisky hangover!Not good..."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- November 27, 2018
"I buy a 4-6 hour allergy pill that has the exact active ingredient (diphenhydramine HC 25 mg). It is an antihistamine!"
- Sleep...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 1, 2022
"I struggle to fall asleep due to thoughts that never end. Took half a tablet and it knocked me out. I had a restful night and woke up refreshed. Never used sleep meds before."
- Helen
- January 8, 2023
"Absolutely useless. Doesnt even make you drowsy. Dont waste your time buying this It wont help you sleep and does nothing for insomnia"
- GDY
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 12, 2021
"I tried nytol for 2 nights - never again it made me worse with less sleep than normal"
- Archer
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 26, 2019
"Totally useless and a complete waste of money. Had no effect whatsoever except to cause mild stomach discomfort."
- Owen
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 5, 2021
"Terrible product, did more harm than good. Took the one Nytol pill / night which have me a terrible headache and diarrhea all day, the day after taking it. Avoid at all costs"
- Speeder
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 25, 2022
"I would have had more rest if I had taken speed. I had insane heart racing mind churning jumping shaking. How do they sell this stuff."
- BIGGB...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 14, 2022
"Take 3 of these little beauties smoke a few wee doobaroos any sleep ailments sorted u will be flying high just don’t use the doobaroos If anxiety is the problem tends to exacerbate things"
- Eliza...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 16, 2023
"The pharmacy recommended half a tablet. I'm 60 kgs and I can honestly say it works perfectly for me."
- Seren...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 8, 2021
"Tried Nytol on five separate occasions but overall the results proved pretty ineffective. They may work for some but I will not bother with them again."
- Richie
- September 1, 2018
"Took 2 last nite didn’t get to sleep for hours 4 tonight still tossing and turning 3 hours later"
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 11, 2022
"The next day couldn’t even string a sentence together. These things are awful"
- Gotone
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 29, 2022
"I took as stated on the package and I have not had any response. Did not work for me."
- fiq
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 5, 2022
"Absolutely useless. I took a 50 mg tablet 20 Mins before bedtime as per instructions on the pack. Still awake 3 hrs later. Rubbish, don’t waste your money in these."
- Lauren
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- August 30, 2021
"Absolutely brilliant. Work for me everytime I take them. They make me feel drowsy about 20 minutes in and before I know it morning is here."
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"This tablet just gives me a headache and is absolutely no help in getting to sleep. Useless."