"i took generic ambien (not the cr) for just two consecutive nights. while it does work for putting me to sleep and keeping me asleep, i have to say i would not recommend this to people.  just take benadryl or advil pm.  



the reason i say this is because it affected (and days later is still affecting) my memory.  i am told by a few friends and co-workers of things i did or said (during the daylight hours, work hours) and i honestly don&#039;t remember any of it!  



so for me... i won&#039;t take this again just because it scares me. i&#039;m sharp as a tack, i remember and observe everything so this really shocked me."