"i have had an erratic sleep schedule since the end of january of this year.  i had been taking trazodone and it just wasn&#039;t working anymore.  i talked to my dr.  she suggested sonata.  i was desperate for a good nights sleep.  i took 1 last night. i believe it is a good idea to relax before you take it.  i slept for 3 to 4 hours. but still felt the calming effect of it and went right back to bed.  not a full nights,  but hey,  it was better.  i think if we sit and wait for a pill to kick it,  it makes us tense.  i&#039;m going to continue on.  i believe in a weeks time,  i will have a pattern back.  don&#039;t give up so easily after 1 night.  give it a chance.  "