Follow-Up:
I have been taking ambien on and off for 5 years. I have learned that you never take over 5 mg a night. Always take it on an empty stomach, or it will not work and NEVER drink alcohol or mix any other drug with ambien. If you stick to these rules, ambien will work like it is suppose to. I have been taking it for a long time and 5 mg still is enough for a great night of sleep.