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Unisom SleepGels, Maximimum Strength Nighttime Sleep Aid, Softgels

Unisom SleepGels, Maximimum Strength Nighttime Sleep Aid, Softgels 32 ea

 
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Unisom SleepGels, Maximimum Strength Nighttime Sleep Aid, Softgels, 32 ea
 
3.7

(based on 19 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • No side effects (8)
  • Good value (6)
  • Works quickly (5)
  • Natural-feeling results (3)
  • Relieves stress (3)

Cons

  • Doesn't work (3)

Best Uses

  • Before sleep (10)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Regular user (7), First time user (4)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Im out!

This product will work fast depending on how much food is in your stomach. Plan on taking it accordingly. It takes about an hour to work on a full stomach. Sometimes if there is...Read complete review

This product will work fast depending on how much food is in your stomach. Plan on taking it accordingly. It takes about an hour to work on a full stomach. Sometimes if there is too much food in the stomach, it loses its strength to make me fall asleep. It will take about 20 minutes on an empty stomach. I tend to think a lot before I go to sleep and this product slows down my thoughts while making me go to sleep. I dont wake up groggy.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Active Ingredient is same as Benadryl

I have used this on occasion. Once I get to sleep it will keep me there for 8 or more.

Everyone should know the differences between this and the 25mg Unisom ...Read complete review

I have used this on occasion. Once I get to sleep it will keep me there for 8 or more.

Everyone should know the differences between this and the 25mg Unisom tabs. The 25mg tabs use doxylamine succinate. That's the active sedating ingredient in Nyquil. The advantage of the tabs is you can just take a portion and see if that helps.

These 50mg softgels have diphenhydramine, the same sedating ingredient as Benadryl.

Personally I much prefer the 25mg tablets, but both will help you get a sleep. Both may leave you a little groggy. Neither should be taken all the time because both are anticholinergic (but the effect reverses once you stop taking them).

Again I would only suggest them to anyone for occasional use.

Reviews

Reviewed by 19 customers

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4.0

1st Best OTC

By flyfriendlyskies

from Provo, UT

describe yourself Alternate user, Regular User

Pros

  • Good Value
  • No Side Effects
  • Works within 45 Min

Cons

  • None

Best Uses

  • Before Sleep
  • Daily Use
  • Short-Term Solution

Comments about Unisom SleepGels, Maximimum Strength Nighttime Sleep Aid, Softgels, 32 ea:

Unisom is in my opinion the very best OTC sleep aid medication out there.
1. it is not habit forming
2. its cost is reasonable
3. capsule are small in diameter making it easy to swallow
4. tasteless, odorless
5. Not hypnotic
6. No morning drowsiness and no unpleasant side effects.

Draw back:
It appears to take a little longer to be metabolized following post-consumption, I would say between 30-55 minutes for the regular user.

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2.0

Ineffective Formula

By Madison the Mermaid

from Northern Virginia

describe yourself First Time User

See all my reviews

Pros

    Cons

    • Doesn't Work
    • Morning Grogginess
    • Results Fade Over Time

    Best Uses

    • Before Sleep

    Comments about Unisom SleepGels, Maximimum Strength Nighttime Sleep Aid, Softgels, 32 ea:

    To my surprise, the Unisom "softgel" doesn't work as well as the "tablet". You wouldn't think so because gels tab dissolve faster but this formula isn't as effective as the original. Also I don't care what the instructions state on the box, please take the Unisom "tablet" at least 90 minutes before going to bed because otherwise you will be a zombie in morning.

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    5.0

    Sleepless

    By Sleepless

    from VA

    describe yourself First Time User

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Good Value
    • No Side Effects

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Before Sleep

      Comments about Unisom SleepGels, Maximimum Strength Nighttime Sleep Aid, Softgels, 32 ea:

      Works well, as good or better than Simply Sleep

      Comment on this review

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      I'm a steady user of Unisom

      By FibroDawn

      from PalmBeach, FL

      describe yourself Regular User

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Good Value
      • Works Quickly

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Before Sleep

        Comments about Unisom SleepGels, Maximimum Strength Nighttime Sleep Aid, Softgels, 32 ea:

        I take Unisom just before I go to bed - it helps me go to sleep faster and stay asleep.

        Comment on this review

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        The Best Product Available!

        By Miss Kimmy

        from Frederick,MD

        describe yourself Regular User

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • No Side Effects
        • Relieves Stress
        • Works Quickly

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Before Sleep

          Comments about Unisom SleepGels, Maximimum Strength Nighttime Sleep Aid, Softgels, 32 ea:

          Unisom is the ONLY product that works for me. I have tried a lot of the prescriptions from my Dr and all the OTC pills available. As a previous reviewer said - it really does slow the thoughts that tend to pile up as soon as I lay my head on the pillow.

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          (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Im out!

          By Liz

          from Missouri

          describe yourself Regular User

          See all my reviews

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • No Side Effects
          • Relieves Stress
          • Works Quickly

          Cons

          • Results Fade Over Time

          Best Uses

          • Before Sleep

          Comments about Unisom SleepGels, Maximimum Strength Nighttime Sleep Aid, Softgels, 32 ea:

          This product will work fast depending on how much food is in your stomach. Plan on taking it accordingly. It takes about an hour to work on a full stomach. Sometimes if there is too much food in the stomach, it loses its strength to make me fall asleep. It will take about 20 minutes on an empty stomach. I tend to think a lot before I go to sleep and this product slows down my thoughts while making me go to sleep. I dont wake up groggy.

          Comment on this review

          (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          Active Ingredient is same as Benadryl

          By Hal

          from Bethesda

          See all my reviews

          Pros

            Cons

            • Has Side-Effects

            Best Uses

            • Short-Term Solution

            Comments about Unisom SleepGels, Maximimum Strength Nighttime Sleep Aid, Softgels, 32 ea:

            I have used this on occasion. Once I get to sleep it will keep me there for 8 or more.

            Everyone should know the differences between this and the 25mg Unisom tabs. The 25mg tabs use doxylamine succinate. That's the active sedating ingredient in Nyquil. The advantage of the tabs is you can just take a portion and see if that helps.

            These 50mg softgels have diphenhydramine, the same sedating ingredient as Benadryl.

            Personally I much prefer the 25mg tablets, but both will help you get a sleep. Both may leave you a little groggy. Neither should be taken all the time because both are anticholinergic (but the effect reverses once you stop taking them).

            Again I would only suggest them to anyone for occasional use.

            Comment on this review

            (3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

             
            2.0

            Too large a Dose

            By Hal

            from Bethesda Maryland

            See all my reviews

            Comments about Unisom SleepGels, Maximimum Strength Nighttime Sleep Aid, Softgels, 32 ea:

            Unisom works pretty well, though it is better at keeping you asleep once you get there than making you sleepy.

            50mg is a VERY hefty dose, and not necessary at all. I normally use half of a 25mg tab and it works fine. I'd rate the 25 mg (48 tabs) package 5 stars.

            Comment on this review

            (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Unisom Sleep Gels

            By Teqa

            from San Jose, CA

            describe yourself Regular User

            See all my reviews

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Good Value
            • Natural-Feeling Results
            • No Side Effects

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Before Sleep

              Comments about Unisom SleepGels, Maximimum Strength Nighttime Sleep Aid, Softgels, 32 ea:

              My husband and I have used Unisom for years and really like the Sleep Gels. They seem to work better than any thing else we have tried.

              Comment on this review

              (4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

               
              1.0

              Not very effective.

              By 509Airdale

              from NYC

              describe yourself Regular User

              See all my reviews

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • For me no effects at all
              • No Side Effects

              Cons

              • Doesn't Work

              Best Uses

              • None

              Comments about Unisom SleepGels, Maximimum Strength Nighttime Sleep Aid, Softgels, 32 ea:

              Just does not work.

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