Belsomra and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 2)

• MzL...
• February 17, 2018

For Insomnia "I took Belsomra, 1/2 of a 15 mg pill, last night, after my doctor gave me Belsomra samples, saying this would help me sleep through the night. I wake up after 4 or 5 hours on Ambien. I have no problems falling asleep, just with staying asleep. Last night, I began to feel sleepy after taking Belsomra, turned off the light, then lay, mind racing for an hour or two, bad images of a gory dreamlike nature. I woke up four hours later, couldn't go back to sleep, ended up taking 1/4 of an Ambien. Intense dreams upon awakening. I have felt tired all day, depressed, headachy. I have taken zolpidem for years. I get 10 mg pills, Northstar brand cut into 4 pieces. I've never had bad dreams, daytime grogginess, or other problems. If I wake up in the middle of the night, with 4 hours until the alarm goes off, I take 1/4 10 mg, get back to sleep, wake with no problems. Trazodone made me impossibly groggy the following day. I don't take benzos. I'm sticking with zolpidem."

• Tig...
• February 14, 2018

For Insomnia "I’ve struggled with sleep for years and tried every drug out there for sleep. Nothing has worked, so my doctor thought Belsomra would do the trick. I am more awake with this medication and experiencing headaches all day and night. It may work for some people, but not me."

• SuS...
• March 9, 2018

For Insomnia "I had a horrible experience with this drug. Unfortunately, the side effects did not start immediately, so I purchased it after using the samples. I got severe, almost migraine-strength headaches. And it did not work. I couldn’t fall asleep for hours after I took it. And I felt weird the next day, almost like I was high. It took me several days to figure out that it was the Belsomra that was doing this to me. It is hyper-expensive. I paid $375 for it. Even though I did not even open the bag that the pills came in, Walgreens will not refund my money. I only bought it 2 weeks ago. I am going to seriously consider using another pharmacy too. I have been with Walgreens for many years since they opened here. I am a senior on a fixed income and can ill afford to be out this kind of money. I was just trying to get off Ambien. If anyone knows how I can get my money back, please let me know."

• Bec...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2018

For Insomnia "This medication is not worth $56, it makes me so tired, but I can’t fall asleep. When I finally do, I wake up within 2 hrs feeling sick as anything, with a bad headache, and it makes me feel depressed. I hate Belsomra!! I just want to sleep."

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 6, 2018

For Insomnia "Doctor started me on 10 mg. I didn't feel it was super effective. Asked for 15 mg for this month. Mistake! Dizzy and headaches during the day, congestion, had an asthma attack and I don't have asthma. Extreme dry mouth and bad mood (not my norm). Tonight, itchiness and insomnia. Have also had restless legs and bladder inflammation. Going back to Zolpidem tomorrow. At least I could sleep till 3. I went to bed at 10, took the med. Now 12:33 and wide awake and itchy. Do not take this to sleep. It is rubbish."

• Joj...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 2, 2018

For Insomnia "After suffering from insomnia for over 20 years, I tried Belsomra after reading reviews, etc. I found it to cause me a little drowsiness but not enough to enable me to sleep. If anything, it kept my mind awake and gave me a headache, this happened on every occasion I took Belsomra. The next day, I feel horrible, tired, and lethargic with still a headache. I have tried many medications over the years, and the only one I have found to give me great results and great sleep without horrible side effects is Stillnox. If this is taken correctly, straight before going to bed, it is great for insomnia, but the only downfall is it cannot be used for long periods of time, hence the reason I tried Belsomra. Disappointed in what Belsomra offers and what it actually delivers for $65 for 30 tablets. I was very disappointed."

• Jar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2020

For Insomnia "Just like Zolpidem, I got two nights of great sleep, and then it left me awake with a headache all night."

• Jon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2017

For Insomnia "The doctor insisted instead of Ambien. Did not even make me drowsy after a week of taking each night, but did give a great headache."

• Sad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2016

For Insomnia "Took a 20 mg dose. Not only did I not sleep a wink, but it gave me a massive headache. I won't be trying it again. Save your money."

• Lla...
• June 18, 2016

For Insomnia "Did not help me go to sleep, but relaxed me. But I got a headache that seemed to increase during my 10-day trial. I do not like it and will not get any more."

• Mau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 23, 2016

For Insomnia "Drug did nothing to help me sleep. I got headaches and also my depression and anxiety worsened. No thanks. Back to Ambien."

• Ash...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2022

For Insomnia "10 mg Belsomra did nothing. Wide awake all night! Had a minor headache 15 minutes after taking it."

• Dal...
• April 12, 2018

For Insomnia "Rather than help me sleep, it created anxiety and a feeling of pressure in my head. I stayed up the whole night. I would have been better off taking nothing."