Ask your doctor about taking Ambien. I've used that before. It really does work well and I didn't wake up the next morning all hung-over and out of it. I've also heard Xanax can be used as a sleep aid but it can also be habit-forming.

Take care!

Well I saw my doctor this morning (2/21) and I told him I cannot sleep , and I asked for an Rx. for "Ambien".
He gave me a 3 week supply and said if that doesn't work we will go to other options.
Maybe see a sleep disorder specialist.
Due to all my Pain from having tumors thru out my entire body from my Neurofibromatosis , I am in so much pain that trying to get a good nights sleep is impossible.
I pray the Ambien will help me.
I am so tired and desperate for sleep.

Thanks for all your reply postings.

Glenda

I had No side effects from the Ambien tablet that I took last night. (2/21)
It help's some , but I still awaken every few hours , due to my pain issue's from spinal tumor's.

I am on the Ambien for 21 days only , and may have to seek other options with my doctor about my health consirns.

Be careful with Ambien. It's really just a sleep initiator intended for short term use. My understanding is that it doesn't allow you to reach true "deep sleep." Like you said, many people wake up after a few hours and can't get back to sleep. Trazodone 25mg works great for me. At that dose I don't wake up groggy. I make sure I take it at least 8 hours before I need to wake up. EVERY drug has side effects, even vitamins and supplements can have them.

I tried the Ambien for 2 days Now , and it doesn't help at all. I am so disappointed now.
Thankfully I had no side effects from it.
I'd sleep less then an hour and then wide awake i'd be all night.

Yet in the wee hours in the morning I took my Lorsapam tablet (for anxiety ) and it helped me get 5 hours of straight sleep. Lorsapam is a sleeping pill too , also know as Ativan.

Like any drug it is habit forming I guess , and that is why doctor don't like dishing them out.

I still make have to seek out a sleep disorder specialist some time in the near fututre.

Glenda,

Sorry to hear that the Ambien didn't work our for you but I was happy that the Ativan did.

Take care and the best of luck to you!

Nic