"i&#039;ve suffered with insomnia fire several years now.  at times sleeping only 1 hour before having to get up to go to work.  my dr. prescribed silenor but my insurance gave me doxepin (25mg).  biggest mistake i made was taking right before bed because it doesn&#039;t help you fall asleep, only helps you stay asleep.
once i fell asleep, i didn&#039;t wake up at all until the following morning.  if you have children or anyone else to depend on you for care, i wouldn&#039;t recommend it.  i was actually awakened by my boys and i felt very drowsy, groggy, and irritable.  so much so that i caught myself yelling at my kids.  i wasn&#039;t able to function 100%.  this would only be good if you have nothing to do or no-one to care for the next day. "