Restoril User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Sli...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2022

For Insomnia "I’ve struggled with sleep for as long as I can remember, sometimes not too bad, and sometimes very bad. I was extremely hesitant about taking this because I’ve never taken any kind of benzodiazepine before, and I was well aware that they are a very dark and destructive drug. After exhausting every option, including CBT, I finally gave up and got some 15 mg pills. The first night I took 1 as directed, and nothing. The second night I took 2, and nothing. The third night I took 3 and noticed that it did calm my mind a bit (maybe 50%), which felt amazing since I have 5 different thoughts consisting of 5 different emotions flowing through my head at all times, 24/7. It didn’t help me sleep because I woke up 2 hours after falling asleep, right to the same old racing thoughts that keep me up at night. I threw the rest away after my little experiment since I have no interest in taking 45+ mg every night and then taking more every time I wake up throughout the night. Absolutely not."

• SC ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 27, 2024

For Insomnia "30 mg pill at bedtime. Worked very well to help me sleep with my chronic insomnia. After 3 months, it became less effective, and now at 4 months, it’s almost not worth taking. I see my Dr in early January to discuss next steps."

• Jim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2021

For Insomnia "My doctor gave me the 15 mg to try over this past weekend. I have lots of pain, and it keeps me awake. 15 mg really didn't help me fall asleep, but I took the 2 other pills that I was trying to get away from about 3 AM, then I slept until 11 AM. This happened 2 days in a row. 3 nights I took two 15 mg pills, and it still took forever to get to sleep, but I did get there, and was up at 8 AM. I'm going to take them early tonight, and see how it goes. I only had 10 to try. Maybe like some reviews I read, I need a kicker of some kind."

• nov...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 12, 2021

For Insomnia "I started taking this nightly about 5 years ago, and I have to say I am surprised at all the positive reviews of this medication. Yes, it did help my insomnia greatly, but I feel that recently I have developed a tolerance to it and want to get off of it permanently, but am having a really hard time doing it. The sleep deprivation has been really rough. I have lost my ability to fall and stay asleep naturally, and I blame it on this medication, perhaps that's not fair, I know. My doctor doesn't seem concerned at all about my dependence, and I find very little information about withdrawing from this medication on the benzo bulletin boards. It almost seems like it's not taken seriously enough, that it's a 'mild' sleep aid and that I shouldn't be too worried about trying to get off of it. My doctor doesn't seem to think it's a big step to switch from 30 mg, my usual dose, down to the next dosage of 22.5, but it's really, really HARD. I don't want to take this anymore!!"

• bon...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 23, 2024

For Insomnia "My family physician of 30+ years retired. He was replaced by a much younger DO who refuses to prescribe Restoril. He says it is because I have taken it too long. I haven't had a good night's sleep in about four months."

• Ira...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 18, 2016

For Insomnia "As a chronic insomniac, I have trouble not only getting to sleep but staying asleep. Temazepam works wonderfully: 7-8 hours of blissful sleep. There are no side effects that I have noticed."

• Hun...
• January 29, 2019

For Insomnia "Ok, I have been taking Restoril for 30 years, never bothered me at all, have no bad reaction at all."

• Clc...
• December 15, 2014

For Insomnia "It helps you fall asleep. But does not help you stay asleep. I wake up at 3:00 every morning. It is very frustrating. I am on 15 mg."

• Cee...
• March 29, 2016

For Insomnia "This works wonders for my insomnia! Initially, Ambien was prescribed to me, but it gave me the worst headache. With Restoril, I get at least 6 hours of sleep."

• Ros...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 18, 2016

For Insomnia "This medicine helps me relax. I won't feel drowsy at all the next day or feel honestly rested the next day."

• Sle...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 17, 2017

For Insomnia "Worked for me, and I can NEVER sleep. Only downfall is it takes so long to kick in. Woke up 7 hours later feeling fine."

• xan...
• September 2, 2008

For Insomnia "I could easily fall asleep within 10-15 minutes after taking my Restoril."

• Lav...
• February 3, 2020

For Insomnia "I’m usually very sensitive to medication side effects. Oddly enough, this RX doesn’t make me tired at all! Even 30 mg. Very strange."

• jdp...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2013

For Insomnia "Usually works within 15 mins"

• Oat...
• March 12, 2009

For Insomnia "I am able to fall asleep and stay asleep and feel refreshed when I wake up now."

• Soo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2019

For Insomnia "If you want to be knocked out for sleep in 20 to 30 minutes, this is for you."

• Ben...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2014

For Insomnia "False awakening dreams, nightmares, vivid dreams, reduced effectiveness over time."

• csw...
• January 4, 2010

For Insomnia "I have not used Restoril very long, but for the time that I have used it, I love it. I finally fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed."

• Cha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 17, 2018

For Insomnia "Restoril is the only medication that worked for me. I have other conditions besides insomnia, but I get a good night's sleep."

• fre...
• June 9, 2009

For Insomnia "With it, calm and restoring nights, without middle of the night or too early awakenings."

• Mae...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 15, 2012

For Insomnia "Best I've had for insomnia."

• Dus...
• June 17, 2013

For Insomnia "Worked okay! Little blurry vision, but not bad! Slept good for 6 hours! Ambien is a lot better, just sometimes you do things and don't remember the next morning!"

• Lin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2020

For Insomnia "Restoril has absolutely 0 effect."

• Boo...
• April 5, 2010

For Insomnia "Restoril helps me get to sleep and helps prevent me from waking up constantly during the night. I have had no side effects from Restoril."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 18, 2015

For Insomnia "Only gives me 4-6 hrs. of sleep per night. Was hoping for 7-8. Take 15 mg with 10 mg melatonin and 0.25 mg Xanax at bedtime."