"my whole life i&#039;ve had trouble getting to sleep so i&quot;m always not fully rested and would sleep in late every day.  i took 5mg under the tongue at first that works great - within 45 mins i&#039;m relaxed enough to sleep.  now, however i&#039;ve had to take 10mg after a year of taking 5 doesn&#039;t put me to sleep.  never done anything weird on ambien unless i had a beer before taking it.  unfortunately i&#039;ve used 2.5mg occasionally just to rest 2-3 hours before bed.  doesn&#039;t seem to have any negative effects but may be addictive.  haven&#039;t tried a night without it since a year ago."