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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linmarie01 | @linmarie01 | Jun 21 10:15am

In reply to @lynnann50 "I’m 76. After many meds that left me feeling like a zombie, I researched progesterone. My..." + (show)

@lynnann50 Any side effects that you’ve noticed??

linmarie01 | @linmarie01 | Jun 21 10:25am

In reply to @mmwagner46 "@tisme I take 150mg of Trazodone nightly. It keeps me asleep for about 7 hours" + (show)

@mmwagner46 do you take it every nite? When I take it (50 mg), after 2 nites it doesn’t work anymore😟

lynnann50 | @lynnann50 | Jun 21 11:57am

In reply to @linmarie01 "@lynnann50 Any side effects that you’ve noticed??" + (show)

@linmarie01
I'm more alert and less foggy! No negative at all.
I'm into my second month now. Couldn't be happier with it.

linmarie01 | @linmarie01 | Jun 21 1:19pm

Do u mind if I ask how old you are? I’m 79 & have read trazodone may not be the best for seniors. …thank you

mmwagner46 | @mmwagner46 | Jun 21 2:35pm

In reply to @linmarie01 "@mmwagner46 do you take it every nite? When I take it (50 mg), after 2 nites..." + (show)

@linmarie01 Yes, every night about 1/2 hour before bed

mmwagner46 | @mmwagner46 | Jun 21 2:36pm

In reply to @linmarie01 "Do u mind if I ask how old you are? I’m 79 & have read trazodone..." + (show)

@linmarie01 me? I'm 80

linmarie01 | @linmarie01 | Jun 21 3:15pm

In reply to @mmwagner46 "@linmarie01 me? I'm 80" + (show)

@mmwagner46 great! I’m going to give it a try again 😊

linmarie01 | @linmarie01 | Jun 22 6:25pm

In reply to @lynnann50 "@linmarie01 I'm more alert and less foggy! No negative at all. I'm into my second month..." + (show)

@lynnann50 May I ask you one more question? Do u take it every nite, or just when u want to get a full nite’s sleep? I usually take something on the nites i have something to do the following morning, & want to ensure I‘m rested. I really appreciate your input!

lynnann50 | @lynnann50 | Jun 23 8:21am

In reply to @linmarie01 "@lynnann50 May I ask you one more question? Do u take it every nite, or just..." + (show)

@linmarie01
I have been taking 100mg nightly.
As I might have mentioned, my deep sleep has gone from 15 minutes to 1.5-2 hours!. I wake up feeling more rested than I have in years.

linmarie01 | @linmarie01 | Jun 23 9:57am

I tried 100 mg last night & my deep sleep was 50 mins! Total sleep was 8 hrs, 47 mins😳. I’m going to experiment with when I take it & see what 75 mg might do. I felt pretty groggy this morning. Thanks so much for all your replies. Your experience with the drug has helped me a lot!