It's been about 6 months since Mum, and me, had a full nights sleep. On Monday night she was up and down 48 times. On Tues night she started the mitrazapine 15mg. She fell asleep the minute her head hit the pillow at 8.30pm. At 8.30am I went to wake her and she was snoring away. Left her 10 mins then went back in and she was awake but wanted to snuggle in for half an hour because she said she was cosy. When she got up at about 9.15am she was a bit unsteady but she always is due to the arthritis in her knees. Didn't seem groggy or zonked out, in fact after her shower and pain meds she was as good as I've seen her for ages. I didn't sleep a wink. I guess my sleep pattern has been so knocked out of whack that it will take a while. Really hope this reprieve lasts.
Ha! Fantastic that's exactly what happened with my mother too. And just like you, I didn't sleep. I finally got a respite break and was exhausted.
I found it seems to make my mother engage with the world a little better and her neighbours, who have known her for years, said the same. She's also just more positive in general. I guess broken sleep is bad for everyone.
My mother has been on it for 4 months now and the only time she has had disturbed nights since then has been when she had a UTI. So fingers crossed for you.
I think you need to treat yourself to something relaxing - maybe a good massage or a movie and wine and enjoy a return to sleep. I'm really pleased that it seems to work for your mother - long may it last.