"does it work?  you bet it does.  i have suffered from insomnia for 18 years so i know when i&#039;m asleep or not.  this med is wonderful in keeping you asleep for 5 1/2 to 6 hours.  this med is also effective in getting you to sleep.  the downside.  my god is it drowsy.  i&#039;m usually a guy who doesn&#039;t  complain but this med makes you super drowsy.  in addition to the drowsiness, it will make you irritable because you don&#039;t feel good.  in conclusion, i would recommend it because the psychological benefit of knowing you slept slightly outweighs its side effects.  i hope this info helps.  best of dreams."