"i&#039;ve had problems falling asleep and staying asleep for the past couple of years.  i could not sleep more than 2 hrs without waking, assuming i fell asleep at all.  the first couple of nights on restoril were disappointing. i stuck with it, though, and am now sleeping much better through the night.  the only thing is that this medication has no immediate effect on me.  i take it 2-3 hours before bedtime, but do sleep much better through the night.  i do wake up groggy though."