That's interesting, as my experience is the complete opposite. I remember doubting the doc when first recommending it, as I'd get gross hangovers from any kind of otc option. Diphenhydramine not only gives me a horrible, jittery hangover all morning, it actually does the opposite of it's intention. I'd often get restless legs, and lay wide awake on it, just an overall crap drug for me. With Silenor, not only does it keep me sleeping much later than I would, but I find zero after effects. There's maybe a slight grogginess first thing, but nothing a cup of coffee doesn't cure.
I really recommend Quviviq for anyone having problems getting to sleep. I find there's minimal hangover also. It really knocks me out, although that's not usually my biggest issue. There's an odd pattern with it too. I will sleep like a baby in bizarre segments during the night. I'll sleep for a couple hours, wake, and feel like I've been asleep eight hours. Fall back asleep, rinse repeat.
It's interesting how different everyone's sleep and what affects it is so different/random. Not too interesting at 3AM though, frustrating as hell.
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