ZzzQuil for Insomnia User Reviews (Page 3)
Reviews for ZzzQuil
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 9, 2023
"I just took the recommended dose at the recommended time, and legit had a psychedelic experience instead of sleeping. It's truly scary stuff."
- Che...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 5, 2023
"Tastes funny. Gave me a headache and restless legs, as well as twitching. Doesn’t help me doze off any better than not taking it."
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- P12...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 14, 2023
"Does not work, still woke after taking it at 9 PM. Now 3:30 AM."
- sgo...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 1, 2023
"Took it at 10:15 p.m. At 12:30 a.m., I was still wide awake. I did eventually fall asleep, but it was light and not restful."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Mic...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 25, 2021
"I bought the new Ultra ZzzQuil, and it was not worth the money, did not work. I had better luck with natural herb sleep aids instead. Do not waste your money or sleep on this product."
- Old...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 28, 2022
"Up all night after taking ZzzQuil! It does not make me the least bit tired or drowsy. It was more like a stimulant!"
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- App...
- October 17, 2020
"I am going through menopause and thought this would help me get some rest on the weekend! But nope, here I am wide awake! This stuff blows!"
- No ...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 23, 2020
"ZzzQuil did nothing for me, felt like I didn’t take anything. Regular NyQuil is still the best."
- Mea...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 14, 2022
"This melatonin supplement increased my heart rate and kept losing my balance every time! Also, sugar content too high!"
- GIB...
- August 26, 2021
"My goals are to fall asleep within 30 minutes of taking the product and staying asleep without waking up frequently. ZzzQuil does neither."
- Woo...
- September 8, 2020
"ZzzQuil is worthless. Three hours after taking it, I still feel wide awake, like I haven't taken anything at all."
- Cha...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 28, 2020
"ZzzQuil seems to work pretty well for me most times. Occasionally it will not work, but overall it has few side effects, and it’s helpful."
- Rob...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 23, 2024
"I took magnesium glycinate one hour before I took the ZzzQuil, and it worked wonders. I slept all night with a little hangover when I first got up, but it was well worth a good night's sleep."
- Mrs...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 2, 2020
"I have loved this product. I get to sleep faster and stay asleep all night."
- No...
- August 14, 2021
"No effect on me at all. It still took me almost 2 hours to fall asleep. Even tried taking an extra dose one night and still no help."
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