Restoril and Vivid Dreams: What Users Say

• Bes...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 30, 2015

For Insomnia "The 15 mg did nothing for me. Doc increased it to 30. I take it on an empty stomach because that's the only way it affects me. Yes, there are vivid dreams, but after 43 years of never feeling I got to the dreaming stage, I love the dreams! I've been on Ambien, another good one, but it only lasts a couple of hours. This should keep you sleeping all night. I do notice a little irritability first thing in the morning, but within an hour, I'm fine. I've also been on Sonata, Lunesta, and Belsomra, but they did nothing for me. This drug won't knock you out, you just feel that heavy-eyed feeling. Highly recommend!"

• No ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 13, 2019

For Insomnia "I started the Restoril with high hopes. For 7-8 years I’ve been taking Xanax to sleep - works like a charm. However, with all opioids and drug stuff going on, doctors are trying to get everyone off of Xanax and find alternatives. After taking Restoril for a month at a small dose, I was having nightmares, waking up at 3 am every morning, and was overly emotional during the day, taking naps in my car on my 30-minute lunch break. My doctor upped the dose to 15 mg. Within a few days, my nightmares and vivid dreams got worse, and I was having extreme panic attacks throughout the day. It has been the worst experience for me with a medication. Had to call in to work sick, trying to get it out of my system and feel normal again, also just to keep my job. I can’t be a complete spaz at my employment. The month I was taking the medication almost cost me my job, friendships, and possibly my life."

• jas...
• April 16, 2016

For Insomnia "My BP goes up when I lay down, giving me insomnia. This med helps me go to sleep but not stay asleep, and I sometimes have vivid dreams on this med, but I still think it's worth a try. It does provide a relaxing feeling."