I've had a lifelong insomnia problem (tried light therapy, hypnosis, medications up the ying-yang to no avail), so this is interesting news. But I'd like to know more. Are there any FReepers who've taken this drug who would care to comment?
You might try melatonin. Melatonin is also useful for jet lag, helps get your clock reset to local time.
Like you I have the same problem. I have done everything from all the overcounter meds to pharmaceuticals. For me it seems to come and go in jags. Like right now I am coming off of a 72 hour period with getting only about 5 hours sleep in that time. They say that the human body can really not go very long without sleep. Well, guess again I have done this for weeks at a time. I am interested in this drug too. It's one thing to be awake. It's another thing to be awake and able to function. Usually what I get is so overtired all I can do is sit a stare at the wall. I went in for a test in a sleep lab and came away with the diagnosis that I am an insomniac. Gee, thanks for the insight. They gave me some meds but none of them work. The closest I have come to to finding something is 75-100mg of Trazadone taken with melatonin. This is such a frustrating problem and makes my life very difficult. It is hard to take in any information when you are sleep deprived. Also the headaches can be a killer. I am happy to hear that there is a fellow sufferer here on FR
Come on... they tested it on the french! What more do you need to know???