Worked as advertised, but word of warning!!
If you take any SSRI medication, taking L-Theanine as well may increase your risk of seratonin syndrome, a rare but extremely serious condition. If you take any serotinergic medication like SSRIs (Lexapro, Prozac, etc.), MAOIs, or TCAs, make sure you understand the risk and know the symptoms of seratonin syndrome when taking any supplement with L-Theanine.
A lot of people taking SSRI's have trouble waking in the morning and would benefit immensely from this product, so I hope Zest Labs releases a secondary version without L-Theanine so we can feel safe and comfortable taking it every day. At the moment I am only taking one pill (40mg caffeine, 40 mg L-Theanine) out of caution, but I wish I could take a full 80mg caffeine.
Age 25–34
Helped with
Wake up easier
Less morning grogginess
Bridget D.Verified buyerSep 14, 2025 · Wake Up Pill
6 found this helpful
“Waking up after 7 hours like clockwork”
From Day 1, Zest has consistently worked in 7 hours for me. I'm still figuring out the timing and if I want to be a morning exerciser before getting ready for work, but I'm waking up less groggy and more able to plan and make decisions. I used to wake up well before I needed to be up in order to have multiple alarms and a slow morning to let the coffee hit. Taking Zest is already a big improvement for a night owl with an early morning job. My only issue is sometimes I want more than 7 hours of sleep, but it will wake me up after 7 hours. So it's hard to take daily, though I know that is how it works best. I'm going to try to take it at 10PM even on weekends to wake up at 5AM and hope those habits become regular during the workweek. I've been waking up a few minutes before my alarm every day, so it's not a surprise.
Age 35–44
Helped with
Wake up easier
Less morning grogginess
More time in mornings
Better morning routine
Nicole G.Verified buyerSep 29, 2025 · Wake Up Pill
5 found this helpful
“Got me off provigil”
so I have idiopathic hypersomnia, and it has been getting increasingly worse in the last year. I was taking Provigil 200 mg twice a day and I was still having issues staying awake. Unfortunately, the Provigil put me in afib so taking more wasn’t really an option. My provider found this for me, and I started taking it in place of the provigil. It was a rough transition at first because I was also on propranolol. But after about a week, it helped me tremendously. Now I take two of these at night and I actually feel awake enough to drive to work. It’s safer because I don’t go into AFib anymore.
Age 35–44
Helped with
Wake up easier
Less morning grogginess
Feel more refreshed
Brandy F.Verified buyerNov 5, 2025 · Wake Up Pill
What reviews mention
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Age and “helped with” are reviewers’ own answers to optional questions on the review form (213 of 304 answered).
Better mornings!
Definitely helps me wake up without needing to hit snooze multiple times. I feel more awake in the morning.
Age 35–44
Helped with
Wake up easier
Less morning grogginess
Lindsey L.Verified buyerOct 15, 2026 · Wake Up Pill
Does exactly what it is supposed to.
Does just what it says on the tin.
Age 25–34
Helped with
Wake up easier
Less morning grogginess
More time in mornings
Mackenzie N.Verified buyerOct 14, 2026 · Wake Up Pill
Perfectly Balanced
It works perfectly! I took it around 1030pm. Roughly 2hrs after eating. I shot straight up at 6am ready to rock and roll! Didn't even need the alarm. Then I had steady energy the rest of the day. No crash. 100% recommend
Age 25–34
Helped with
Wake up easier
Less morning grogginess
More time in mornings
Feel more refreshed
Better morning routine
Less afternoon crash
TJ M.Verified buyerOct 6, 2026 · Wake Up Pill
Love it!!
My husband and I love Zest! We take it every weeknight, and the biggest difference we’ve noticed is how much less groggy we feel when we wake up in the morning. Mornings just feel easier, and we feel much more ready to get up and start the day. It’s become a staple in our nightly routine!
Age 35–44
Helped with
Wake up easier
Less morning grogginess
Mackenzie G.Verified buyerSep 30, 2026 · Wake Up Pill
Generally helpful for waking...
Generally helpful for waking up in the mornings. Creative solution.
Age 25–34
Helped with
Wake up easier
Less morning grogginess
Better morning routine
Andrew D.Verified buyerSep 29, 2026 · Wake Up Pill
Definitely helps me feel...
Definitely helps me feel more ready to get out of bed in the morning. Have to calibrate what time to take it; I’ve generally found erring on the side of later (as close to bedtime as possible) is best.
Age 35–44
Helped with
Wake up easier
Feel more motivated
Feel more refreshed
Jordan R.Verified buyerSep 28, 2026 · Wake Up Pill
I’ve been waking up...
I’ve been waking up feeling refreshed and ready to start the day for the first time in forever! I love this product
Age 35–44
Helped with
Wake up easier
Feel more motivated
Feel more refreshed
Lee E.Verified buyerSep 26, 2026 · Wake Up Pill
Results are fast
Great product, I'm definitely seeing a difference after just a week!
Age 25–34
Helped with
Wake up easier
Less morning grogginess
Feel more refreshed
Bethany H.Verified buyerSep 22, 2026 · Wake Up Pill
This supplement is amazing!
This supplement has been a true game changer! It works as promised with zero side effects -- just a more alert morning without the early morning fog and grumpiness.
Age 18–24
Helped with
Wake up easier
Less morning grogginess
Better morning routine
Debra L.Verified buyerSep 22, 2026 · Wake Up Pill
Helps me wake up, not full of energy
Helps me wake up earlier on my own, but no impressive increase in energy. I’ll try it a bit longer. Has not affected my sleep. Coating works.
Age 35–44
Helped with
Wake up easier
Seth A.Verified buyerSep 20, 2026 · Wake Up Pill
Makes a huge difference in waking up.
It's really helpful. It's easier to get up in the morning for sure. However, occasionally I do wake up in the middle of the night about 5-6 hours after I take it and am wide awake. So I think occasionally I digest the pill faster than ideal. Not sure how to prevent that though. I'll still be buying more though.
Age 35–44
Helped with
Wake up easier
Less morning grogginess
Feel more refreshed
Justin M.Verified buyerSep 14, 2026 · Wake Up Pill
It really works!
So good, can’t live without it…com you can definitely notice the difference when you take it and when you don’t. Just get it and try it for 3 months, you’re welcome
