"have had intractable insomnia since having neurological lyme disease. the infection is under control but left me with issues with cortisol levels &amp; neurotransmitters.

benzodiazepines worked great, but md&#039;s became concerned since i&#039;m in my 60&#039;s and elderly people are at higher risk of side effects. weaned off benzo&#039;s &amp; tried belsomra.

1st try, got the full body paralysis mentioned by others. plus hellish, horrible waking nightmares. felt like i&#039;d gone insane. demonic, yes.

the labeling states if you take it &amp; get mental disturbance, belsomra has problem of triggered pre-existing, underlying mental illness.

poppycock. this drug is frightening. imho it&#039;s useless, overpriced, and dangerous.

the 2nd time no sleep, nothing, zip, nada. done with it."