Comparing Belsomra vs Temazepam

For Insomnia Have had broken sleep patterns for many years. Doc tried this on me (20mg) after being on Trazadone for several months. Same pattern: worked decently the first week or so, then started waking after 3-4 hours, then started waking sooner. Most recently it simply stopped working altogether. I am going back to Melatonin. BTW: Was provided 30 a month free from the manufacturer. If I had to purchase these I never would use them.

For Insomnia I have been on Lunesta for approximately 10 years. Lunesta has it's ups and downs, but my doctor suggested trying something that was not a hypnotic. So, I stopped Lunesta for one month and went on 15, and then 20 mg of Belsomra. As best I can describe it, the Beslomra was interesting. Interesting, in that when I could fall asleep, it did feel much more natural. I would also wake up in the morning feeling tired and just wanting to lay in bed and relax. That is not a bad thing. However, it simply would not put me to sleep on most nights. Moreover, the tiredness feeling I experienced tended to linger all day. It was not a drugged feeling, but just a tiredness I could not shake. So, I went back to Lunesta. Not perfect, but does it's job well!

For Insomnia Temazepam helps me fall asleep, but it doesn't help me stay asleep beyond three or four hours. So, I set my alarm for 3 AM every night and take a second Temazepam pill. So I take 15mg before bed and then another 15mg at 3 AM and I sleep till six or seven and that works.

For Insomnia If I take my temazepam about 15 minutes before I retire, and then actually go to bed, I get to sleep right away. If I delay, and stay up for more than 1/2 hour, it seems to have no effect.