"i&#039;ve taken other prescription sleep medications in the past but they do tend to make your drowsy and have all sorts of side effects.  i suffer from rheumatoid arthritis and the pain stops me from sleeping.  i now take this at bedtime with a small dose prescribed codeine.  between the painkillers and the &quot;sleep&quot; effect of the tylenol, i truly can&#039;t believe how well i am sleeping!  just be aware that this can really make you fall asleep fast so do be ready for bed.  i&#039;ve spoken to four other people who have various pain problems and they all love this medication too."