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Hi Krista, nice new pic. Ambien works quickly, but only for 4 hours or so. With Lunesta, it's slower to kick in, but helps you to sleep longer. I have Ambien here, which I take once a week or so, and often use a pill-cutter. I'm almost always sleep-deprived, so I often just take a half-dose if I have to get up in 5 hours. Ambien CR is another option, but you can't cut them. Maybe try some melatonin. I got some at the pharmacy, and it worked well for me. It's naturally made by the body, and I would advise trying it also. Like others have said, everyone is different. Diet and eating habits play a big role in sleep as well. I know alot of medications cause insomnia, I know all about decadron/dexamethazone, but maybe other meds. you are taking could be taken at different times if they could be causing a problem. Might not pertain to you, but a good family friend, age 68, non-smoker, very light drinker, was having trouble sleeping for quite awhile. He went to his doc. and after some discussion, became nearly vegetarian and began practicing yoga and know has no trouble sleeping. He's not on any medications, though. About 3 months ago, I quit eating animal proteins and fats during the day and my energy level shot up big-time (sorry I'm rambling, just trying to throw out ideas) If I eat mostly salads and salmon at night now, and some chicken. I've found that if I eat heavy protein at night, I have a harder time getting up the next day. Good luck, sweetie, please keep us posted
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