"my dr wanted to change my prescription of ambien cr. and put me on belsomra. didn&#039;t sleep for more than 10 minutes at a time, then couldn&#039;t tell if i was asleep or awake.  probably the worst nights sleep i&#039;ve ever not had.  on top of this, i also suffer from depression. if you do, don&#039;t take this drug. the next day all my work colleagues kept asking me why i was so sad.  i know you are supposed to take it for a few days.  i can&#039;t take that risk.  i&#039;ll just buy ambien if i have to.  i&#039;ve been taking it for 10 plus years and have never had any side effects  just good night&#039;s sleep.  i can&#039;t believe how depressed i&#039;m still feeling. "