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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I’m 76.
After many meds that left me feeling like a zombie, I researched progesterone. My GP prescribed 100mg capsules, I take one at bedtime. Doesn’t conflict with my diltiazem as the others did.
I’ve had 3 nights of great sleep and feel alive again.
Obviously not for guys.

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

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@tisme I take 150mg of Trazodone nightly. It keeps me asleep for about 7 hours

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

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

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@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.

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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

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

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

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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

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@linmarie01 me? I'm 80

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

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@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.

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@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!

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@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!

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@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.

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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!

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