Sedation
"After taking Ambien for a few years, it wasn&#039;t working at all.  Trazodone has been very effective.  I no longer dread trying to go to sleep.  It may take a few days for it to work so don&#039;t give up on it.  I can&#039;t believe the change it has been in my life.  Cutting a 50mg in half.  A cup of coffee in morning and no groggy feeling.  It may be just from getting a decent night&#039;s sleep but I have more energy during the day!  Last night I sleep through a terrible storm...I recommend giving it a few days to work, especially if switching from Ambien overnight. Only thing I&#039;m not sure about is it says to take with food...who eats right before going to bed?  I&#039;ve tried to eat a few crackers with it, but most nights I forget."