Silenor for Insomnia User Reviews (Page 3)

• bookl...
• August 7, 2019

"The first time my Dr gave me Silenor samples, he didn't tell me it specifically helps you "get back to sleep" so it didn't work for me because I didn't take anything with it. A year later, I tried the 6 mg samples again. This time I added 3mg Melatonin (time released) and 1 -25mg Benadryl to help me initially get to sleep. When I woke up to go to the bathroom I COULD GET BACK TO SLEEP!! I take it every night without fail. I don't like having to make sure I've not eaten for 2 1/2 to 3 hours before I take Silenor, but it was worth it to get a good night's sleep and I thank Jesus and my Dr for helping me to find it! I use CVS pharmacy and it was cheaper to get a 3 month supply ($125) from the mail order company than going to the store. This worked REALLY WELL for me for about one and a half years!! Now I am having trouble sleeping even with my 3 pill concoction. I may try going back to Trazadone and Melatonin. We'll see..."

• Anonymous
• December 23, 2010

"I took Lunesta only for a few days because it gave me unpleasant taste. It was really bad. Then I switched to Ambien. It was better than Lunesta, but there was a residual effect that the medicine made me irritable and anxious next morning. My doctor gave me Silenor. It is better than Ambien CR. I do not feel anxious or irritable next morning and I can sleep 8 hours. The only side effect, though very minor, is that it makes me sluggish a little. But, overall, Silenor is better than Ambien CR. "

• Robin...
• November 15, 2016

"I have had severe insomnia for about 3 years. My physician gave me 2 sample packs of 6mg Silenor. I cut them in half to take 3mg as needed. They worked wonderfully and I finally got several good nights of sleep without the groggy feeling in the morning. After the samples were gone, I got my Rx filled and found out my insurance will not cover it. After having been awake for 36 hours straight, out of desperation, I paid an arm and a leg for the Silenor. The first tablet of the Rx worked but that's it. I Increased to taking 6 mg and it still didn't work. Still no sleep. I have given up on Silenor and have gone back to a different insomnia Rx that works sometimes but at least my insurance covers it it only costs me $5."

• Tonywo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2019

"The vivid nightmares and felt like sleeping all the next day made me not try it a second time. I think it’s possible because I am so sleep deprived if I took on a Friday night I could laze around all weekend and maybe get back to feeling normal."

• Anonymous
• February 5, 2011

"I've been on Lunesta for 3 years and would sleep 8 hours exactly every night..Cost went to $125 a month (New Insurance) and then switched to Ambien but only slept 4-5 hours a night. Tried Silenor for the first time last night and slept almost 11 hours."

• Shan...
• June 23, 2016

"First night I tried a half. Fell asleep but woke up and was wide awake through the rest of the night. 2 nd night took a full pill feel heart pounding numb fingers can't fall asleep now wide awake. Worse then first night."

• Anonymous
• January 5, 2011

"Just tried Silenor at the 6 mg dose and it works great for me. I didn't think there was an alternative for treatment of insomnia until my doctor told me. I have been on the others and did not do me any good. Those would include Ambien and Lunesta. I just want to sleep and now finally I can."

• Anonymous
• December 29, 2010

"I took Silenor 6 mg and slept like a rock but had a terrible time getting going the next morning. Although I drank coffee I still felt groggy and in a light daze well past noon. Going to try cutting it in half to 3 mg and see if it works without the groggyness."

• Anonymous
• November 15, 2011

"I was given samples of Silenor, and I've been taking it for about two weeks. My problem is not only that I can't sleep for more than 2 hours straight, but it also takes around 3 hours to fall asleep. Anyway, I noticed that I was getting a lot of terrible nightmares right away with the Silenor. As someone who hardly ever even remembers her dreams, the nightmares were quite obviously related to the medicine. Also, the Silenor didn't help me fall asleep/stay asleep at all. My doctor switched me to Ambien, and I'm trying that for the first time tonight. Most of you had a bad experience with Ambien and are loving the Silenor, so I'm not sure how this will work out."

• Daisy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2016

"I have had chronic insomnia for 5 years. I struggle to fall asleep, and once I'm asleep, I never sleep longer than 45 minutes - 1 hour without waking up. I take Ambien when I can afford it, so I have to limit myself to only a few times a week. I was given a sample pack of Silenor about a year ago, but the online reviews made me not want to try it. I was desperate last night, so I tried one 3mg. My heart raced and it did not make me sleepy. I took another half 3mg. and finally dozed off about an hour later. The amazing thing is that even though I never felt sleepy from it like I do with Ambien, I actually slept for 3 straight hours on the Silenor. I do have a tiny headache today, so I don't know if I will take it again."

• Anonymous
• July 6, 2011

"My sister had a stroke 5 yrs ago and has not been able to sleep since. I read about Silenor on the internet and got her doctor to prescribe it. She has now had her first good nights sleep in almost the last 5 yrs. "

• rjano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2020

"Not good, had high hopes that this would allow me to sleep better. I wake up every hour at night, can go back to sleep usually with in 5 mins. I tried Silenor twice and last night I woke up more often! and had to pee not fun. I'm not taking anymore"

• Anonymous
• November 17, 2011

"No matter what medication I take I only sleep between 4 - 6 hours before waking. After trying Silenor, I tossed and turned all night, waking up every few hours and felt a bit nauseous in the morning. I was so hopeful by all the good reviews on here, I figured I'd give it a shot. "

• Anonymous
• December 30, 2010

"Silenor is helping me get a good night's sleep but I feel quite "out of it the next day" My job requires intense focus and concentration and this medicine is having an adverse effect on both. I'm not sure I can continue using Silenor."

• Anonymous
• August 18, 2011

"I use Silenor only 2 times a week, I alternate it with Ambien. Silenor allows me to sleep the full 7-8 hours but leaves me useless the next day. So I take it when I don't have to work the next day. But ohhh I love the sleep I get with Silenor! Ambien allows me to fall asleep and sporadically allows me to stay asleep."

• Smagus
• February 2, 2011

"I've been taking 6 mgs now for over a week and it doesn't do much for me. Last night I slept maybe 2 hours. I may see if my doctor will prescribe 10 mgs doxepin. I'm really worried, as nothing seems to work."

• Caveman
• April 30, 2018

"I've been using Silenor on and off for about 6 months now. I haven't taken it every night; I find what works best is to cycle it on for 2-3 days , with 2 days off where I supplement melatonin (3mg to 5mg) on the day's off if needed. I initially starting using Melatonin 3 mg but I found I was waking up about 1-2 hours into the night with mini panic attacks and hallucinating; but once the anxiety settles and I recognize I'm hallucinating (within a couple mins) the effects wears off and I am able to return to deep sleep for the remainder of the night. I now cut the dose in half (1.5mg) and I've noticed I don't experience the anxiety/hallucinations anymore. I have also noticed that the morning brain fog/temporary memory loss does not bother me nearly as much with the half dose. As for the sleep; once I am able to fall asleep it usually keeps me there. If you wake up, it's only for a small intermittent periods which is minor compared what I used to experience when I wasn't using the medication."

• Nelly...
• March 25, 2011

"I have suffered from insomnia for many years. I have been on Remeron for 10 years but decided to wean off this medication. I began really having problems staying asleep after completely stopping this medication I was so very hopeful that Silenor would work for me but sadly after trying it for 10 nights, I have not had success. I carefully took Silenor on an empty stomach and as directed. I continue to awaken at 2-3 a.m. and cannot return to sleep."

• psst
• March 22, 2011

"I have been using Silenor for the past two to three weeks. I haven't noticed any increase in the amount I have been sleeping, at all. As with most patients, my problem is not with falling asleep, but rather with staying asleep (sleep maintenance). I still seem to wake up every hour after 1 a.m. However, for some reason during the night, since I have started taking the Silenor, I am less anxious than I had been about the lack of sleep, so maybe that's something."

• Anonymous
• March 25, 2011

"I have been on multiple medications to help me sleep, however, this one has had the most adverse reactions than any other medication. Experienced quite a few neurological effects from this medication while trying to fall asleep. Also, along with that I was experiencing quite an increase in my cardiac arrhythmia, SVT. "

• David...
• May 15, 2011

"I read all the great comments here and talked to my doctor and tried this medicine. I guess you may have to give it more time than I did. I tried it for a few nights and it really didn't work for me. But I have trouble falling asleep as well as staying asleep. "

• Scary...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 14, 2021

"Did not work for me. I have maintenance insomnia. I tell people I don't sleep, I nap when it's dark. Worse side effect from this was sexual. I couldn't orgasm. Hopefully it will work for you guys. No such luck here."

• NoSleep
• March 10, 2022

"Crappy experience. Took one 30 minutes before bed, then another in 30 minutes, then at 12 am took another, then at 2 am took one more. Finally slept for few hours around 2:30 am. The hang over was from Zero sleep, I'm afraid Nighttime Advil kicks so much better than this crap. Thanks for nothing Doc"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 26, 2021

"I work nights and have to sleep days so I've been taking Silenor 3 mg for about 16 months. It worked great the first 8 months but now it's not doing anything anymore. Even if I take 2 pills, it doesn't work."

• Anonymous
• October 6, 2010

"I have a hard time staying asleep. This drug has worked wonders. I sleep through the night and no hangover effects like I experienced with Ambien. I wake up refreshed and ready to start a new day."