Intermezzo for Insomnia User Reviews
- Sal...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 3, 2013
"I have taken this about 3 times now, and it works great. The only downfall with this pill is that it takes a while to kick in. So I make sure I take it with 6 hours to spare. I haven't had any hangover from it either."
- Jes...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 8, 2018
"These take up to an hour to kick in for me, so it is frustrating when I take it for breakthrough insomnia in the middle of the night. I also feel more groggy with this sublingual form of Ambien versus when I take standard Ambien (swallow). Not what I was expecting, but it does help a little."
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- jhs...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- May 18, 2024
"I use Intermezzo to solve my Sleep Onset Insomnia issue. I use the smallest dose (1.75mg) and place it deep under my tongue. I reliably fall asleep in 30 minutes, whereas without it, I can require up to two hours to fall asleep. I also take a 5mg melatonin, which I believe helps me stay asleep for 7-9 hours. I wake right up (I'm a morning person anyway) and feel great. If I don't sleep, I have a miserable day. I sincerely hope this is a long-term safe solution."
- DR ...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 26, 2019
"This drug is terrible and tastes so bitter. The pharmacist gave that to me in lieu of my regular Ambien, which I am very particular about which one I get (there is a white one or a beige one, and the white one makes me groggy). This drug, which is what a coupon gives you instead of Ambien (zolpidem), depending on which pharmacy you go to, does not work at all for me because I swallowed it instead of sucking on it."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 10, 2012
"Worked as advertised. Really helps."
- DK5...
- January 27, 2013
"I love it! Sleep great on it... Wake up feeling like I've had a good night's sleep."
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- Dou...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 8, 2016
"Very fast-acting, very effective, and does not make you as drowsy the next day. Have experienced some dizziness the following day, but nothing serious."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 13, 2015
"I work nights and need the sleep during the day. I no longer feel like a zombie as I am getting some solid sleep."
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"I took this early enough that I still had 6 hours to sleep. I woke up feeling refreshed! I felt much better than I usually do after sleeping. I slept so soundly. Other sleeping pills left me feeling groggy the next day - but not this."