Lemborexant User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Cor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2024

For Insomnia "So I've seen reviews on this drug, I’ll give a real review. I've tried Belsomra first last month, decided to give it a try since nothing else worked. Didn't work for sleep onset, but helped somewhat keep me asleep. This month I tried Dayvigo. First night, it felt like a natural sleepy feeling 40 minutes after I took it. You have to somewhat give in to that sleepiness to fall asleep, but hey, I've been sleeping so well ever since."

• Put...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2021

For Insomnia "I started taking this medication last night. Started with the 5 mg dose, which made me a little drowsy, and I finally went to sleep, but it took a while. I soon woke up but went back to sleep easily. I started with the free ten-day trial prescription. Gonna give it some time and see what happens after the ten days. Maybe it takes time to get into your system."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 9, 2023

For Insomnia "I have had a hard time getting to sleep most of my life, but the last half year it has been impossible. I have tried all different kinds of natural sleep aids, Ativan, Lunesta, and others. They (prescription medications) worked for a short while, but I was always feeling groggy the day after. Brain didn't work. I also tried Belsomra, but it only worked 50% of the time and I was really tired the day after. Enter Dayvigo. I take 10 mg 30 minutes before bed and go to sleep immediately. I have no side effects, except some light tiredness (a little harder to leave the bed in the morning). My head feels clear. As I understand it, it has no bad side effects on the brain. I got my life back. Grateful."

• The...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 26, 2023

For Insomnia "Please keep in mind that a lot of the low reviews seem to be going off Ambien, benzos, or other stuff. I was reluctant to try Dayvigo due to these, but after trying everything short of the above and at the recommendation of a pharmacist, I decided to try it. Thus far, with a few side effects, this stuff is pretty great. Some things to keep in mind: - The first few nights will be strange. Night 1 was vivid but pleasant dreams and some sleep fragmentation. Night 2 was my one and only incident of sleep paralysis, but I knew it was coming and so I was able to shrug it off. Nights 3 and onward were better and better. I fall asleep fast and, best of all, stay down most of the night. I haven't slept this well since my teens. - There will be some daytime drowsiness, but it does gradually get better. - Do not eat three hours before taking this stuff, as it makes it far less potent. Avoid liquids as much as possible too. - Getting out of bed is a bit of a struggle."

• Fra...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 8, 2021

For Insomnia "My husband has had lifelong insomnia (possibly because of his Asperger's/ADD) that has only worsened into adulthood. Before we found Dayvigo, he was taking a lot of different pills and large quantities of alcohol throughout the night to get to sleep and stay asleep. I DON'T recommend this, I'm only telling the ugly truth so that anyone out there in the same boat can maybe see that there is hope. He has been on Dayvigo for 8 months, and it is the only medication he has ever found that actually gives him a good night's sleep. He no longer needs the other prescriptions or (more importantly) the alcohol, thank goodness. The Dayvigo does cause him some daytime sleepiness (not enough to make driving dangerous), and it does increase his sleep paralysis episodes, but he says it is worth it because insomnia is a living nightmare for him."

• Rlx...
• February 2, 2022

For Insomnia "The dual orexin inhibitors are terrible drugs, and they keep releasing new ones despite these drugs getting the lowest ratings of all time. It paralyzed my entire body, I couldn't even yell or make a sound, and I felt really bizarre. I also tracked my sleep on these pills, and I sleep worse on them, and I imagine most people do, but they don't know because they don't track it. Please refuse to even try Dayvigo, Belsomra, and Quviviq, chances are you will have negative effects and definitely no positive ones. They are also controlled drugs, which makes about as much sense as making Trazodone a schedule 2. It's insane the useless drugs they push on us, and we are insane for taking them. Terrible class of drugs by companies that don't want to develop a new effective sedative, it's too hard and costs too much, so you get Dayvigo and you like it."

• Sle...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 26, 2022

For Insomnia "Started using this 2 months ago after years of insomnia. Tried diverse therapies, alternative meds, and prescribed sleeping aids. Nothing helped. Side effects of said prescriptive meds were ghastly. Dayvigo 5mg completely changed my sleeping life. Vivid dreams and a bit groggy in the morning, which espresso soon cures: that is it. Must say that I have a healthy, active lifestyle and a happy marriage and network. Those things, combined with blessed sleep, are heavenly."

• MyN...
• July 28, 2020

For Insomnia "Just to put this in perspective, I don’t have any dependencies on Z drugs, benzos, etc. Unfortunately, Dayvigo is another failure, just like Belsomra. At least I had zero side effects from 10 mg. IMO, this will not benefit the hardcore insomniac."

• Sue...
• March 8, 2021

For Insomnia "I was given a sample pack by my doctor to try because I was having trouble going to sleep and waking up with only 4-5 hours of sleep. I tried it for almost a week, but the horrible side effects weren’t worth it. I had vivid nightmares and would try to scream for help but couldn’t get the words out in my dream. Weird doesn’t begin to describe it. I’m sure there are people that will benefit from this drug, but not me."

• lau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2023

For Insomnia "At first, the 5mg didn't work. My doctor said 10mg is okay to take. I get these as sample boxes from him. After I took two 5mg pills, I felt a little like I was drunk, minus the drunk feeling when walking and talking. This drug does wonders for me. I'm able to sleep 8 hours a night continuously, even after waking up. I have tried everything from zopiclone to trazodone, prazosin, benzodiazepines, and even herbal Chinese teas. I do sometimes get night terrors or feel like I can't breathe enough, but it's worth knowing I'll be fine and I can finally sleep. I operate heavy machinery and do not notice a lack of strength or alertness the next day like it warns. If this medication had too many cons, it would be in the garbage. But luckily it works for me. I am a female, 5'7, 30 years old, and weigh 165 pounds. I have been on it for two months now and hope it has a long-lasting effect. I tend to develop a high tolerance for medications quickly, and they start to stop working sooner than later. We shall see here."

• HOR...
• July 28, 2022

For Insomnia "Never, under any circumstances, take this drug if you have insomnia due to an overactive brain. The best way to describe it would be like taking an entire bottle of sleeping pills while drinking a case of Red Bull. It caused paralysis in all four of my limbs with numbness/tingling. My heart started racing out of my chest while it felt like 500 lbs of pressure. I had beads of sweat dripping down my face, couldn’t breathe… I tried to scream when I discovered I couldn’t swallow, my jaw locked. Had to slowly talk myself into moving one finger at a time until I could use my arms to push myself physically out of bed. Began pacing for two hours before vomiting everywhere. Absolutely the worst experience of my life. This drug should never be responsibly prescribed to anyone! Giving this medication a 1/10 seems irresponsible."

• Emi...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 20, 2024

For Insomnia "I’ve suffered from insomnia since I was a kid. Since then, I’ve tried 90% of sleep meds, antidepressants, anti-anxiety meds any doctor can list. I’ve been prescribed 5mg of Dayvigo and I’ve regained hope for sleep again. All these other reviews with 10mg may be because of too high of a dose. Cut pills in half if it’s too much. Takes me 10 minutes to get out of bed but a strong insomnia med is much needed for me. If I still can’t sleep, I troubleshoot if I ate too late, was on my phone, etc. and that’s usually the case. Highly recommend if you have severe insomnia."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 3, 2023

For Insomnia "Don't let the negative reviews turn you off from trying this. I was nervous to try this for my anxiety-related insomnia, but it worked well at only 5mg dose per night. I don't have any nightmares, I don't even really dream at all on this. However, it does leave me pretty drowsy the next morning, and my noontime post-lunch drowsiness is also more intense, but it's well worth it for a good night's sleep."

• Jen...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 5, 2023

For Insomnia "Like many posting here, lifelong insomniac here. I started taking 5 mg Dayvigo. Had horrible sleep paralysis—simply terrifying. I have figured out a way to make it work. I make sure I'm not taking it on an empty stomach - and I only take half of the 5 mg pill. If I do this, I avoid the sleep paralysis but still get like 7 hours of sleep."

• Bre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2022

For Insomnia "I have been taking Dayvigo (5 mg) for 2 nights now. My doctor told me it could take between 4-7 days to work properly. I had been taking Zopiclone 7.5 mg, but my doctor was worried about interactions with my lupus medication. I go to bed at 10 pm and read. I will fall asleep while reading, but as soon as I put my book aside, I wake up. I will lie awake until 3 am and sleep until 7. This makes my pain intolerable. The Dayvigo I take at 10 and start reading. Within 20 minutes, I am very sleepy. I put my book away and sleep until 7 am. No vivid dreams, no anxiety, no side effects so far. Just restful sleep. After night 2 of sleeping, my joint pain is nearly gone. My ankles are still sore, but my foot pain is gone. I am hopeful this continues to work."

• Inc...
• August 5, 2021

For Insomnia "I have had insomnia my entire life and have been on Ambien since 2004. It works, but it's a wicked drug, and I tell everyone not to ever take it. My doctor gave me the ten-tablet, day 5 mg freebie pack today, and I took one. Well, holy moly... I had the sleep paralysis big time. Tried to call my son in the other room, but could not get a sound out no matter how many times I tried. Then either I imagined it or it happened, but I crawled to the bedroom door and tried to open it. That's my last memory, which may or may not have happened. I woke up in bed later, but feeling my breathing getting shallower and shallower - and all the while, I'm trying to convince myself that this too shall pass. Well, I got up roughly five hours later, and my butt hurts - so I'm not sure if I fell off the bed. I guess if I have a bruise in a day or two, I'll get the definitive answer. I was so hoping this would be a Godsend... instead, God sent me on a trip to Disney-nightmare land, and the rides there are NOT fun in the least."

• Pen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 25, 2023

For Insomnia "This has been a great drug for me. I have tried other insomnia medications in the past and they all made me incredibly groggy the following morning, and/or I rapidly developed a tolerance. Not with this drug. However, in the beginning the effect was not too strong. I had very bad insomnia and irregular sleeping patterns, this drug would help me get to sleep well but then I would wake up just a few hours later. However, I kept taking it and over time it has helped fix my sleep schedule, and I can now fall asleep quickly and stay asleep 7-8 hours with no problem, when I was unable to fix my sleep like this without medication. I have no side effects from this medication. It doesn't hit me hard, it's gentle on 5 mg, and I feel great and well-rested when I wake up."

• Coi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2021

For Insomnia "Dayvigo works great. I haven’t slept this well in years, and with COVID lockdown, it just got worse. I tried Lunesta, but I couldn’t take that aftertaste and foggy brain. I tried Belsomra, it didn’t work, but on day one, I fell asleep shortly after taking it, but only 6 hours. Then my doctor went up to 10 mg. I slept for about 7 and a half hours. I was shocked. I didn’t feel groggy the next day. I’m not cranky, and I feel rested."

• mst...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 1, 2024

For Insomnia "I was prescribed 5mg after dealing with the unexpected death of my father. I wasn't able to fall asleep at all for weeks. I have been falling asleep perfectly when I take Dayvigo. I usually fall asleep within 15-30 minutes. I recommend taking Dayvigo only once you are in bed ready to fall asleep, otherwise, you will feel groggy if doing any tasks. The only thing that I found is that I was kind of loopy on days where I would take Dayvigo the night before and not get at least 7 hours of sleep. So I definitely recommend making sure you can get at least 7 hours of sleep if you're going to take this medication. If not, you may have side effects like I did where I was VERY tired while driving to work, couldn't think straight, etc."

• Raf...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2023

For Insomnia "I have been on every sleep medication you can think of, including Rx, holistic, and OTC, and nothing has ever worked until I tried Dayvigo. It literally only takes 20 minutes to kick in, and the lights are out for 8 to 10 hours of sleep. I haven't ever had this great a sleep in my entire life, and I'm in my mid-50s. This works great, and I have zero side effects. I love it."

• Jus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2022

For Insomnia "I’ve been taking Zopiclone off and on for years as I struggle with falling and staying asleep. I was recently given a trial of Dayvigo, and while it’s not perfect, I definitely feel like I’ve had a more complete night's sleep since I’ve started. I still have a tendency to wake up a few times during the night, but have gone back to sleep quickly and easily. The downsides have been that I feel groggy for about the first hour or so upon waking up, and I have had vivid dreams (not nightmares). It’s fast-acting (feel ready for sleep in about 20-30 minutes). If I do wake up, getting back to sleep is no issue, I haven’t needed to get up if I do wake, and most importantly, I feel like I’ve had a more complete night's sleep in the morning. I’d recommend trying Dayvigo if other meds haven’t worked. It won’t be for everyone, but don’t let the negative reviews scare you."

• Cho...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 26, 2022

For Insomnia "Had I read all the negative reviews prior to trying Dayvigo, I probably would've never tried it. Fortunately for me, the medication worked exactly as needed. I have chronic insomnia, where I fall asleep fairly easily, but then wake up every hour or so for at least an hour at a time, leading to 3 to 4 hours a night tops. I've tried Xanax, Ambien, and Seroquel, and those first two, although they worked, are now being linked to dementia and Alzheimer's, which I have no desire to develop. Seroquel also worked, but kept me tired all day. Dayvigo 5 mg has thus far (3 weeks) worked like a champ. I sleep through the night every night and fall asleep within 15 minutes of taking it. I have noticed a few vivid dreams, which I've found an added benefit, if anything. No sleep paralysis or other negative side effects. Because it's new, it is very costly, but I'll pay anything for a peaceful night's sleep."

• Bir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2021

For Insomnia "The first few days this gave me sleep paralysis, where I would feel like I couldn't breathe, and I would just wake up in a panic after trying to fight the sleep paralysis. Then, after that, it stopped with the sleep paralysis problem, but it stopped making me tired and instead just made it really hard for me to fall and stay asleep. Sleeping pills work differently for everyone, though, so just because I had a bad experience doesn't mean it won't work wonders for someone else."

• Dav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2021

For Insomnia "Have been taking 10 mg Zolpidem for insomnia without issue. Doctor prescribed 5 mg Dayvigo, alternating with Zolpidem every other day. Every night with Dayvigo has been a literal nightmare. Excessive dreams, unable to sleep, extremely tired the next day. Will not take anymore."

• Jam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 12, 2024

For Insomnia "Dayvigo 10mg has been great for me. Z-drugs left me wiped out the next day, and my doctor did not want to play around with benzos. Dayvigo is getting me to sleep 1 to 2 hours earlier and improved my sleep score by 20 points per night. The only side effect that I have experienced is an ongoing headache, but I am hoping that it drops after another week or two."