Discussions tagged “Sleep”

I've been struggling with waking up multiple times during the night and having trouble falling back asleep. My doctor prescribed me Intermezzo 3.5mg Sublingual Tablets, a medication designed to help you get back to sleep quickly without feeling too groggy the next morning. It's important to take it only if you have at least 4 hours of sleep remaining. Has anyone else tried this, and if so, how effective was it for you? I'm particularly interested in hearing about any side effects or experiences, especially since the medication comes with a warning about rare but serious side effects like allergic reactions, hallucinations and memory loss. I want to make sure I'm well informed before starting this treatment.

I've been prescribed Lunesta 2mg Tablets for insomnia, and while it does help me fall asleep faster, I'm a bit concerned about the side effects, especially the more serious ones. Has anyone else experienced any of the more severe side effects like hallucinations or memory loss? I'm also curious about how many of you take Lunesta and if you've experienced any of the less severe side effects like dizziness or a bad taste in your mouth. I'm really hoping that it won't affect my balance or make me feel confused during the day, and I'm even more worried about the possibility of having a fever. My doctor said that these are more common but I can't help but be extra careful. My doctor told me that this is a great drug to help with sleep. He also mentioned that it is very important to take it right before bed and that I should have 7-8 hours to sleep. He didn't mention any of the serious side effects. Is anyone else having good results?