Just started this drug at 50mg this last week. Getting real tired of the “inability to stay asleep”.

Waking at 4:00 am and can’t go back to sleep. I’ve resorted to a 5mg diazepam (Valium) when I wake this early, then maybe getting another hour of sleep 15 to 30 minutes later.

Anyone else gotten used to this drug and this sleep problem has lessened? Or gone to another drug because of this side effect?

FYI: I have moderate situational depression. I believe it’s caused by stress and family issues. Only had it twice before. First time (15+ years ago) during a divorce with kids. Second time caused by long term dosage of Ciprofloxacin.

These few times have given me a great deal of empathy for what others go through. This isn’t easy.