Pretender
11-13-2003, 10:09 PM
I have been taking ambien 10 mg. for several years now, but it doesn't work as well as it used to in the beginning. I fall asleep but I don't stay asleep, so I never get that restful Stage 4 sleep. Today my Dr. prescribed restoril for me and I'm wondering if anyone has tried it and if so, did it work well for you? He said it keeps you asleep longer than the ambien. I read that one of the side effects could be nightmares, and want to know if anyone has experienced any side effects from this sleep medication. Thanks!
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clubdiva
11-14-2003, 12:59 PM
I've taken Sonata, Ambien and Restoril and Restoril is my LEAST favorite.
Ever taken an OTC sleep medication that makes you feel miserable? Sort of a Nyquil-esque, drowning sensation? That's a lot like what Restoril feels like. It's an older medication and was prescribed to me by a doctor who had no real interest in treating my insomnia but just wanted me out of her office. I took it until I found a REAL doctor and dreaded every night of having to take it just to get a little sleep.
The listing of possible side effects reads as follows: include excessive daytime drowsiness, unusual weakness, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, clumsiness, or unsteadiness.
I didn't experience any of these side effects except for the drug never really doing its job and keeping me asleep. And I think you're just as likely to have nightmares no matter if you take meds or not.
Hope this helps a bit.
Ever taken an OTC sleep medication that makes you feel miserable? Sort of a Nyquil-esque, drowning sensation? That's a lot like what Restoril feels like. It's an older medication and was prescribed to me by a doctor who had no real interest in treating my insomnia but just wanted me out of her office. I took it until I found a REAL doctor and dreaded every night of having to take it just to get a little sleep.
The listing of possible side effects reads as follows: include excessive daytime drowsiness, unusual weakness, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, clumsiness, or unsteadiness.
I didn't experience any of these side effects except for the drug never really doing its job and keeping me asleep. And I think you're just as likely to have nightmares no matter if you take meds or not.
Hope this helps a bit.