"my greatest mistake with restoril 30mg was taking the medication prior to my sleep cycle.  because i was so deprived of sleep, i took the medication at 9pm which is approximately 2 hours before my bedtime.  &quot;at bedtime&quot; refers to an individual&#039;s bedtime; therefore, i was awake all night! this medication must be taken specifically and shortly before an individual&#039;s bedtime. silly me.  my physician explained why i did not sleep that evening and gave me at full description of sleep cycle which changed a sleepless night into a somewhat sleep full night; about 4-5 hours."