Silenor and Headaches: What Users Say

• jbg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 5, 2016

For Insomnia "I was given a sample pack of 3 mg Silenor to help with my inability to stay asleep. I followed the instructions, and unfortunately, it did not seem to work for me. It made me very anxious and agitated during the night. I did sleep but kept waking up. In the morning, I was very groggy and unsteady on my feet. I felt like I had been drugged and had a minor headache all day. I do not think I will take it again, as it is obviously not the drug for me."

• dru...
• October 27, 2010

For Insomnia "I have taken Silenor 4 times over the last 10 days as needed. I tried a little Doxepin twice before, and pure Doxepin gave me a headache and a hangover groggy effect. Silenor allows me to get 8 hours of sleep with no side effects, yay! It's a great medicine...finally. If you have trouble sleeping, then you should try it."

• Diz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2017

For Insomnia "Silenor works very well, keeping me asleep longer than usual. I normally wake up 3-4 times a night without it. But I have extreme dizziness and headaches the next day. I think I'll go back on my Lunesta because I have trouble functioning the day after Silenor. It is a great medicine, but I'm not sure if it's for me."

• MS4...
• October 29, 2016

For Insomnia "Difficulty sleeping through the night. I did sleep the first night, but then most of the next day on Silenor. The second night, tossed and turned, but slept for about 4 hours. Felt drugged the next day. Took the third night, slept off and on. Felt horrible the next day: tired, weak feeling, headache. Also leaves mouth extremely dry. Not going to take Silenor anymore."

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

For Insomnia "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 to 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 3 mg. My heart raced, and it did not make me sleepy. I took another half of 3 mg 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."