Sonata and Drowsiness: What Users Say

• Ame...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 20, 2019

For Insomnia "I am not sure why doctors don't tell their patients, when they prescribe Sonata, that it should be taken on an empty stomach. My doctor didn't even know. If it's not working for you and you've been eating within 2 hours of taking it, try it again at least 2 hours after eating. Also, it is short-acting, so it's great for those having trouble falling asleep. Because it's short-acting, though, you can take it in the middle of the night and it works quickly, and you can wake up without feeling groggy. Ambien kept me up all night, I took Lunesta for years and it was very helpful, but now I just want to make sure I have no lingering drowsy side effects. Make sure to take it in bed, ready to sleep, otherwise you will just feel loopy and miss the sleep window."

• epu...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 23, 2014

For Insomnia "My doctor recently informed me that I should only take Sonata when I wake up in the middle of the night. Just need to have a glass of water near my bed. I tried that last night and it did give me a few extra hours of sleep. When I was taking it before bed, I generally would get up in the middle of the night anyway and feel groggy the next day."

• duw...
• June 25, 2008

For Insomnia "Amazing. Helps me fall asleep. I don't have a problem staying asleep, just getting in the mode to fall asleep. This medication is amazing. I do not feel loaded at all, I don't wake up groggy, I just lay my head on the pillow, and Sonata does the rest."

• Iva...
• October 17, 2009

For Insomnia "Falling asleep can be a bit of a challenge when my back and legs are cramping. Feels like a broomstick is constantly pushing hard on the lower left side of my back. This pill said to take immediately before bed. It takes about 70 minutes for me to shut down after taking it. Other pills give aching shoulders and joints, this one does not, and no grogginess either. I can sleep through at least 6 hours after use, and I appreciate the development of one medicine that works for me, as I have tried many, and they do not work well or have negative side effects."