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What sleep meds help you stay asleep?

Posted by ccrsphx @ccrsphx, Dec 15, 2025

I’m on a combo of Ambien and Seroquill. I knock out for exactly two hours and then. I’m just awake.

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emrose | @emrose | Apr 16 6:15am
In reply to @con123 "I am prescribed Lunesta 3 mg. I split the tablet, taking 1/2 at lights out, then..." + (show)
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I am prescribed Lunesta 3 mg. I split the tablet, taking 1/2 at lights out, then the other half when I wake and can’t easily drift back to sleep. This works well and my sleep doctor approved. No morning grogginess.

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@con123
I wonder if Lunesta is better than ambien? My Dr wants me to ween off Ambien, which is difficult.
I've always had trouble sleeping, but got much worse having to take large doses off prednisone.

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con123 | @con123 | Apr 16 3:58pm
In reply to @emrose "@con123 I wonder if Lunesta is better than ambien? My Dr wants me to ween off..." + (show)
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@con123
I wonder if Lunesta is better than ambien? My Dr wants me to ween off Ambien, which is difficult.
I've always had trouble sleeping, but got much worse having to take large doses off prednisone.

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@emrose
If your doctor wants you off of Ambien, they will likely not prescribe Lunesta because they are in the same class of meds (sedative/hypnotics) which means they are both good to shut your thoughts down and cue your brain to sleep. I would ask for a referral to a sleep specialist - mine is a neurologist and she says these drugs are safe to take long term and better than chronic insomnia. While supposed to be "for short term use", some people just need it longer. I didn't tolerate Ambien because I had terrible morning anxiety after taking. I don't get that with Lunesta. Good luck. Not sleeping can be debilitating.

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diang | @diang | Apr 17 7:52am
In reply to @con123 "@emrose If your doctor wants you off of Ambien, they will likely not prescribe Lunesta because..." + (show)
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@emrose
If your doctor wants you off of Ambien, they will likely not prescribe Lunesta because they are in the same class of meds (sedative/hypnotics) which means they are both good to shut your thoughts down and cue your brain to sleep. I would ask for a referral to a sleep specialist - mine is a neurologist and she says these drugs are safe to take long term and better than chronic insomnia. While supposed to be "for short term use", some people just need it longer. I didn't tolerate Ambien because I had terrible morning anxiety after taking. I don't get that with Lunesta. Good luck. Not sleeping can be debilitating.

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@con123 the same for me. I take 3 mg & it keeps me asleep all night. My Dr. told me the same.

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con123 | @con123 | Apr 17 8:24am
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@con123 the same for me. I take 3 mg & it keeps me asleep all night. My Dr. told me the same.

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@diang Do you split it or take the 3mg at bedtime whole?

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mmwagner46 | @mmwagner46 | Apr 17 8:27am
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@diang Do you split it or take the 3mg at bedtime whole?

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@con123 Trazodone works perfectly for me. Sleep through the night , about 7 hours

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debbiejody | @debbiejody | Apr 17 2:04pm
In reply to @con123 "@emrose If your doctor wants you off of Ambien, they will likely not prescribe Lunesta because..." + (show)
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@emrose
If your doctor wants you off of Ambien, they will likely not prescribe Lunesta because they are in the same class of meds (sedative/hypnotics) which means they are both good to shut your thoughts down and cue your brain to sleep. I would ask for a referral to a sleep specialist - mine is a neurologist and she says these drugs are safe to take long term and better than chronic insomnia. While supposed to be "for short term use", some people just need it longer. I didn't tolerate Ambien because I had terrible morning anxiety after taking. I don't get that with Lunesta. Good luck. Not sleeping can be debilitating.

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Lunesta is not good I have been on Ambient for a very long time good luck

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diang | @diang | Apr 17 4:05pm
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@diang Do you split it or take the 3mg at bedtime whole?

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@con123 whole. I’ve been at this along time & halcion worked great for me but insurance changed & it became too expensive. This works!!🙌

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bettes | @bettes | Apr 17 7:21pm

So many tries, so many fails. And then my doctor put me on DayVigo. Finally, something that works.

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sallyo420 | @sallyo420 | Apr 19 12:49am

I use Trazadone 50. It is not addictive.

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emrose | @emrose | Apr 20 6:38am
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Lunesta is not good I have been on Ambient for a very long time good luck

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@debbiejody
I don't have a problem with Ambien. I've cut down from 10mg to 5mg most nights. U try not to use it at all, but sleep is difficult.
I do have an appointment with a sleep specialist in June.

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