Customer Reviews

MidNite Natural Sleep Supplement, 30-Count Box (Pack of 2)

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(11)

 

 

I had taken MidNite for years, only on an occasional basis, always getting a good, long and deep night's sleep. About a month ago, I started taking the herbal supplement regularly on a nightly basis. Again, I was getting wonderful, beneficial sleep. I was even able to cut the dosage of my usual prescribed sleep aid medication by half.

However, after about a week of continued use, I started to have swelling of my left foot and ankle. I had flown back east and attributed this to the heat, humidity and flying. Once I returned home, the swelling continued to the point where the condition would not go away, became very uncomfortable, for in addition to the swelling, my foot and ankle were very hot. I used ice packs and elevated my leg, but the relief was only very brief, with the edema returning.

Then 5 days ago, my right foot and leg, as well as my hands and arms began to show signs of swelling. At that point, I tried to look back at the previous month and determine if I had done anything different from before that time. At that point it occurred to me that nightly intake of Midnite might be the culprit. In researching online some of the symptoms of the ingredients, I saw that a possible side effect of melatonin was impaired blood flow. At that point, I quit taking the supplements. Now, four days later, my arms, hands, right let and ankle have returned to normal. The swelling in my left foot and ankle has greatly subsided, but at the rate it is going, I anticipate several more days for my left left and foot to be back to normal.

In doing the online research, I also learned that melatonin can interfere with prescription drugs. I take a diuretic for high blood pressure. Perhaps the melatonin was canceling the benefit of my diuretic and causing restricted blood flow; hence, the edema.

I would recommend that anyyone taking MidNite do their own research or talk to their physician regarding any possible drug interactions with MidNite.

this product worked really well. I needed to get to sleep to wake up for an 8 am class..and thats almost impossible in a college dorm. I couldnt fall asleep for like 2 hours and it was already 1:30. I had previously bought these thinking i might use them sometime if needed and so i took one. I felt drowsy really soon and fell asleep definately within 25-30 minutes. I woke up before my alarm even went off and didnt feel sleepy the entire day. It worked great!

Great product!! First good night's sleep I've had in a long time. The best part is that I wake up totally energized and refreshed.

This product does just as claimed, and I recommend it highly. It encourages me to fall asleep promptly, and even if taken at 3AM, I can function in the morning without drowsiness. The chewable formulation is a fantastic idea. Dependable, natural rest is a great comfort.

I've been having problems sleeping since going through menopause. I've had good luck using Tryptophan to sleep but sometimes have to also take Benadryl and Nyquil, which knock me out but leave me feeling groggy and hungover from it the next morning. Plus Tryptophan is pretty expensive. I'm a big believer in using natural supplements where possible rather than synthetic drugs so when a co-worker gave me a coupon for MidNite, I didn't hesitate to try it. I took one over the weekend in case it made me groggy so I wouldn't have to worry about side effects trying to get to work. It did help me sleep but I found it very hard to get going again the next morning. I felt "stoned" til noon at least. I am sensitive to substances, so last night I tried just taking a half a tablet, and it worked perfectly with no morning grogginess. Got to sleep and slept through the night and woke up feeling great, very relaxed and mellow. I also really like that I can take it w/o water, because the less water I drink at bedtime the longer I can sleep without waking up to go to the bathroom.

I haven't slept through the night since I entered puberty, so I have quite an arsenal of sleep aid products in my medicine cabinet, including the Benadryl-based ones and plain, old Melatonin. I try not to take any of them every single night, because I know that if I do they'll lose effectiveness. In addition, melatonin over time will supplant the body's natural ability to produce serotonin, so it should definitely not be taken every single night. Benadryl products should also not be taken every night, because they are an antihistamine and vasoconstrictor, and, well, you just shouldn't do that to your body constantly!

Midnite contains melatonin, which is the real active ingredient. It also contains Chamomile, which helps normal people sleep, but I am not normal, so Chamomile does nothing for me except maybe smell nice in its natural state. Midnite also contains Lavender, the fragrance of which is emotionally calming and which I also use to help me sleep, but I had never heard before that it's also supposed to be soporific when ingested - I suspect it isn't really, but what the heck, it's harmless and frequently used in candy and pastries as food flavoring.

What I like about it is that it is 1) chewable, so I can keep it beside the bed, which is great (it also tastes pretty good,) and also that it is 2) low enough in dosage that I can take it later in the night when I wake up and not have to worry that I won't be able to get up and function by the time morning rolls around. The other products I use must be taken early enough that they'll wear off by the time the alarm goes off, or I'll be a complete zombie.

The things I don't like about it are: 1) the tablets crumble when I push them through the foil backing on the package, so it's really best to open the little bubbles with nail scissors (not exactly convenient for bedside use!) and 2) I really do still wake up feeling groggy after taking it, and not especially "refreshed" because the sad truth is, there is NO SUCH THING as artificially induced sleep that is as good as real, natural sleep. And there never will be, no matter what medical science keeps trying to promise us.

Have only used this product twice... took it first time at 9pm, felt sleepy around 10... normally I wouldn't be tired until 11pm, but about 10, was feeling relaxed and sleepy.

Woke up next day, was fully awake by end of morning shower and a full cup of coffee.

I know part of the appeal of the product is that you can take it at any time... but the one other time I've used this, took it at 1am. Was asleep soon after, woke up without much trouble and I wasn't sleepy all day - but I was very, very relaxed. Like, too relaxed. Shouldn't be that way at 10am.

So, take it whenever, you'll be okay the next day BUT if you have to be sharp at work the next day, don't take it late without knowing how you'll react.

This was a waste of $9. I bought it at Walmart, so my review has nothing to do with the seller of this product, it's about the product itself. After reading all of the wonderful reviews I went and purchased MidNite. I had been talking Melatnoin but was waking up frequently unable to get back to sleep. The first night I took one MidNite and couldn't sleep so I took another. I felt myself thrashing around all night and woke up feeling dizzy and foggy. Then the next night I tried it again and again took 2 of them (this time together) and I woke up at 3am and was not able to fall back asleep. That was NOT a fun day at work. I finally called my Dr and got a prescription for Ambien. I think Tylenol PM is more effective than this. Save your $9 and get something that won't make you dizzy the next day.

I have been sleeping aid therapy for over 5 years, from benadryl to ambien to tylenol PM, almost every single nite.

It's like putting an elephant down to sleep!~ Anyway, the first time I tried it I got really drowsy but haad to follow with a tylenol pm

the next time I tried, I immediately realized I needed TWO of these, I cut the caffeine by 5 pm, took a very hot bath and read before sleeping

I did sleep straight thru for over 9 hours. This is absolutely unheard of for me. Without serious medical help. Last nite was nite 5 and I am sleeping much better than I have had before. I have gotten used to that foggy sleeping pill daytime effect, I do NOT have that now and I am going all day long not at all tired...

I feel like crying because I didn't realize the hazy feeling I was getting used to. My life has been slipping right by me and I am in a hazy sleep problem funk.

I do want to add that I also saw a herbalist and not only am I taking two of these at nite, I am now on Acai Berry supplements, and drink tea that has lavendar, chamomile and etc in it thru out the day. The herbalist is convinced I am one that needs to be gradually made sleepy starting at 5 pm so that by 10 pm I cant stand to be awake. This regimen also include 20 + minutes of aerobic conditioning done by 12 pm so that my brain sends the stress cortisol out of my body and then gives me all day to recover. Etc etc.

I am totally a sceptic and only saw her because my husband made me.

Did want to lastly mention, that you could also add a generic "melatonin" tablet, just one to this to give you a bigger dose.

Thank you midnite, I have tried ALL the herbal concoctions on the internet and this is working the best for me!

THANK YOU THANK YOU

I give this 2 stars and not 1 because it DOES help me go to sleep fairly quickly and I stay asleep through the night. I usually wake up several times through the night, which is why I bought this product. However, I do have side effects the next day. I feel like I am hungover. Heavy feeling head, groggy, slightly dizzy, a little irritable, and slight headache. I stay this way ALL day after taking this the night before. Actually had to take a nap mid afternoon. Definitely do not "Wake up alert!" as product claims. Reading other reviews it does not seem that this is a common problem.....but it CAN happen.