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26 People found this comment helpful

I take 10mg at night an hour before bed along with 10mg of Valium. It is the only combo that I have had success with and if I don't take it I cannot sleep at all. I have tried Ambien and Trazadone in the past and they stopped working. Also tired Serequel but had an adverse reaction as it woke me up instead of making me sleep. I am very happy with it and have no drowsy side effects in the morning. ...

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Scary stuff Heed the warnings - e.g., avoid alcohol and taking more than prescribed dosage Has led to bizarre dreams, sleepwalking and potentially fatal bike race accident when the dosage belatedly became effective Not worth the risk Instead try exercise, hot milk and a good book

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New drug treatm | 55-64 | Male | Patient
3/10/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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I’m waiting for this medicine. My doctor prescribe me on February 28. Hoping this medicine works as my doctor said it would. I have severe sleep apnea and use insomnia. I do have the inspire implant in my chest. I use remote control to turn it on and off instead of having to wear a CPAC for my sleep apnea.. my doctor has tried several different medication. Seems like they were and they don’t work., about ready to go off my Lunesta 3mg yeah, I heard that Lunesta is better than this drug here that I’m about ready start taking every medication affects everyone different ways. Wish me luck.,Read More Read Less

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Diedra | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/2/2022
Condition: Difficulty Falling Asleep
Overall rating 5.0
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Saved my life. 10mg I Have had insomnia my whole life. I’m almost 40. I sleep soundly for about 4 hours as my doctor said it promises for hours of uninterrupted sleep. If I’m still sleepy when I wake up, typically at 3 or 4 am, I’ll take another. **KEEP IN MIND” when using this message, it works fast. I know I’ve got about 10 mins before I get weird and don’t know it. So, I’ve learned that once I take it, I have to put my phone down, turn off the tv and just wait.

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Jayne | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/10/2022
Condition: Difficulty Falling Asleep
Overall rating 2.0
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This medication did nothing for me. I would like a refund please.

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Zaleplon | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/29/2022
Condition: Difficulty Falling Asleep
Overall rating 1.0
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I was taking 10mg. This medicine had no effect on my sleep. It doesn’t work for me.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/21/2022
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 2.7
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Med does not put me to sleep right away, but within a hour, sleep for three, or four hours, after that can't sleep for three hours

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mr hinge | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/29/2021
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 3.3
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First attempt was a dud. One night I came home from having a few drinks and took a 5 before bed. It was pretty crazy. According to my girlfriend, I almost peed on our floor and my drumset (Oops). Complete blackout. As far as sleep goes, I would hold your breath. I'd settle for ttazadone since I no longer drink.

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Brian Valerie | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/19/2021
Condition: Insomnia with Middle of the Night Awakening and 4 Hours Sleep Time Remaining
Overall rating 5.0
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It works well when I am unable to RESUME sleep after having already slept for about four hours or less.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
1/21/2021
Condition: Insomnia with Middle of the Night Awakening and 4 Hours Sleep Time Remaining
Overall rating 1.0
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My PCP prescribed this as-needed for early morning waking and middle-of-the-night waking, a big problem for me. She said it was good for when you need to sleep a few more hours and it's used by shift workers. I take 5 mg when I wake up and it does not work well at all. On the few occasions I've been able to get back to sleep at all, it can take up to 2 hours to fall asleep which defeats the whole point because I have to get up for work. So I feel worse than if I had taken nothing. Very disappointed. This drug doesn't work as promised. Generic Ambien used to work well for me but then it stopped working.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 35-44 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/8/2019
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 2.0
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Doesn't work - doesn't help falling asleep - and only sleep for less than 4 hours

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taps | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/24/2018
Condition: Insomnia with Middle of the Night Awakening and 4 Hours Sleep Time Remaining
Overall rating 3.7
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after 5 years on bipolar medications I could not sleep without psych meds. After stopping the meds,my melatonin level has not returned,so I am awake a lot at night. zaleplon was prescribed and told that it would take a year to regain normal sleep without zaleplon. Exercise helps only alittle.

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lady | 45-54 | Patient
6/28/2017
Condition: Difficulty Falling Asleep
Overall rating 2.3
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it does nothimg for me

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worksforme | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/24/2016
Condition: Difficulty Falling Asleep
Overall rating 4.7
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I take 20MG once or twice weekly when I have trouble falling asleep (10MG has little effect). After taking I generally fall asleep within 30 minutes and will sleep soundly for 4 to 6 hours.

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peterbradleyphd | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/18/2016
Condition: Insomnia with Middle of the Night Awakening and 4 Hours Sleep Time Remaining
Overall rating 4.7
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I've taken this for an extended period of time due to nighttime awakening (after 3-4 hours sleep). I have no problems falling asleep. This medication wears off in 3 to 4 hours, and I awaken feeling rested and usually without any grogginess (slight grogginess on occasion).

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SFC A | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/8/2015
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 4.3
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This med has a short halflife in the system, so it does not give the feeling of "moving around in a haze" the next morning, albeit taking Xanax or valium along with does contribute to that haze or drowsy feeling if taken in high doses in conjunction with zaleplon/sonata. The only negative side effects I have encountered is when attempting to go to sleep it seems like I am starting to have a dream and I hear the voices of who I am thinking or dreaming about and I wake up abruptly sometimes smiling or laughing even..Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/3/2015
Condition: Insomnia with Middle of the Night Awakening and 4 Hours Sleep Time Remaining
Overall rating 2.3
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Anonymous | Female | Patient
2/22/2015
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 3.7
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navilenn65 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/22/2015
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 2.3
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Scary stuff Heed the warnings - e.g., avoid alcohol and taking more than prescribed dosage Has led to bizarre dreams, sleepwalking and potentially fatal bike race accident when the dosage belatedly became effective Not worth the risk Instead try exercise, hot milk and a good book

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XCalburLdy | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/16/2014
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 5.0
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I take 10mg at night an hour before bed along with 10mg of Valium. It is the only combo that I have had success with and if I don't take it I cannot sleep at all. I have tried Ambien and Trazadone in the past and they stopped working. Also tired Serequel but had an adverse reaction as it woke me up instead of making me sleep. I am very happy with it and have no drowsy side effects in the morning. Also used to use Benadryl but that stopped working too. But I always need to get an exception for my insurance to cover it for more than 3 months.Read More Read Less

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Pink60 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/24/2014
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 4.3
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To fall asleep QUICKLY - must take 10 mg 2 hrs. BEFORE planned sleep time. ALSO, MUST TAKE - TRAZODOL 100 MG - HALF HOUR BEFORE PLANNED SLEEP. I sleep 8 hrs - BUT - feel UNBALANCED next day - not happy about that.

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Donottrythismedication! | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/11/2014
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 2.3
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I took this medicine at 11:30 pm, and woke up in the middle of the night 5 times very abruptly with intense anger, which has never been a problem for me. This medicine was made by the devil, do not take it!! It doesn't work, and waking with such intense anger all 5 times is very scary!! Only took it one day, and that's enough for me. Asking doc for new med.

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