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TENNON-PRESCRIPTION SLEEPING PILLS
Relaxium Sleep
Active Ingredients: Valerest®, melatonin, passionflower,
ashwagandha, L-Tryptophan, magnesium, chamomile
Sleepiness Verdict: 5/5
Relaxium® is a unique all-in-one sleep solution created by Dr. Eric Ciliberti, Clinical Neurologist and Founder of The American Behavioral Research Institute. Waking up refreshed has never been easier with Relaxium Sleep. Relaxium® Sleep!
Pros:
- A deeper, more restful sleep
- An easier time falling asleep and staying asleep longer
- Better mood balance
- Helps to regulate and restore sleep cycle
- Non-habit forming, and sourced from highest quality ingredients
- 100% vegan and gluten free
Unisom® Sleep Tabs
Active Ingredients: doxylamine succinate
Sleepiness Verdict: 4/5
Unisom® is listed as one of top doctor recommended over the counter sleep aid brands. They are clinically tested and proven effective for aiding in sleeplessness.
Pros:
- Fast acting
- Affordable
Cons:
- Should not be taken for more than two weeks
- Known to cause excess drowsiness
Nature Made® Melatonin
Active Ingredients: melatonin
Sleepiness Verdict: 3/5
Nature Made® offers melatonin sleep tablets that help to achieve better sleep and mitigate occasional sleep issues. They are a trustworthy brand that is pharmacist recommended.
Pros:
- Helps to regulate the body’s sleep cycle
- Non-habit-forming
- Tasteless
Cons:
- Can be difficult to swallow
- Causes daytime sleepiness
ZzzQuil™ Nighttime Sleep Aid
Active Ingredients: diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Sleepiness Verdict: 3/5
ZzzQuil™ offers a variety of different products to help relieve occasional sleeplessness. They suggest the use of their products to help fall asleep fast and wake up feeling refreshed.
Pros:
- Diverse assortment of sleep aid options
Cons:
- Not recommended for long term use
- Risk of dependency in some cases
- High list of side effects including: dizziness, loss of coordination, and drowsiness
Tylenol® Simply Sleep Nighttime Sleep Aid
Active Ingredients: diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Sleepiness Verdict: 3/5
Tylenol® is one of the most widely known pharmaceutical brands. Tylenol® Simply Sleep is a caplet sleep aid created for use of sporadic sleeplessness. They assure that their customers can rest easy by providing a great night’s sleep.
Pros:
- Non-habit-forming
- Available over the counter at a low cost
Cons:
- For occasional use only
- Cannot use with any other products containing diphenhydramine, even topical ones
- Causes drowsiness
Aleve® PM Pain Relief and Nighttime Sleep Aid
Active Ingredients: diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Sleepiness Verdict: 3/5
Aleve® PM is a sleep aid that also offers the 12-hour pain-relieving strength of Aleve®. They come in small caplets and are designed to help aid sleep while waking up relieved from any pain.
Pros:
- Available over the counter
- Aids with sleep and pain relief
- Non-habit-forming
Cons:
- Reported excess drowsiness the next morning
- Takes longer to wear off compared to competitors
- Not recommended for use of longer than 10 days
- Cannot guarantee product is 100% gluten free
Natural Vitality Calm®
Active Ingredients: melatonin, l-theanine, magnesium
Sleepiness Verdict: 3/5
Natural Vitality Calm® offers sleep powders to help their customers relax and ease into a restful sleep. They are one of the leading magnesium brands in the United States.
Pros:
- Quick and easy dissolvable drink sleep aid A deeper, more restful sleep
- Supports healthy magnesium levels
- Uses magnesium glycinate, melatonin, and GABA to relax muscles and support healthy sleep cycle
Cons:
- Dosage is unclear
OLLY® Immunity Sleep Gummies
Active Ingredients: melatonin, l-theanine
Sleepiness Verdict: 3/5
OLLY® immunity sleep gummies have a powerful blend that supports immune health and encourages a sound, restorative sleep. It offers a blend of Melatonin, Vitamin C, D, and Zinc.
Pros:
- Great tasting gummy
- Budget friendly
Cons:
- Contains added sugars
- Extra Strength and Kids versions are not third-party tested
- Not vegan friendly
Maxx Herb®
Active Ingredients: Valerian rhizome with root
Sleepiness Verdict: 2/5
Maxx Herb® provides a sleep extract that is designed to be effective and easily absorbed. They support relaxation, restful sleep, and positive stress management.
Pros:
- 4 times stronger than other opposing brands
- Absorbs better than regular capsules
- Vegan, non-GMO, and gluten free
Cons:
- Dosage is unclear
Celestial Seasonings® Sleepytime Tea
Active Ingredients: chamomile, lemongrass, spearmint
Sleepiness Verdict: 1/5
Celestial Seasonings® offers a Sleepytime Tea to help their customers unwind and cool down after a long day. They only use a few natural ingredients in their products to help promote a relaxing sleep.Non-habit-forming option
Pros:
- Offers a variety of Sleepytime flavors
- All-natural ingredients including chamomile, spearmint, and fresh lemongrass
- Non-habit-forming option
Cons:
- Longer preparation as opposed to consuming capsules/gummies
- Not as convenient as other pill-form sleep aids