"i have been on 10 mg of brand ambien for 12 years.  it works, but only the brand name - none of the generics worked. my insurance would not cover brand ambien and i was stuck paying $435 a month!  i tried many medications, including several benzos, serequel (halluncinated on that one!), etc. my osteopath had samples of belsomra and suggested i give it a try.  at first i wasn&#039;t quite convinced it was working.  i gave it a good week.  i can tell you know i love this medication!  it definitely mimics a more natural sleep cycle.  i do have some weird dreams, but that usually right before waking after 8 hours of sleep.  i would highly encourage trying this but give it a full week.  it stops the alerted mind and stress thinking."