"had started to experience insomnia about ten years ago after a shoulder injury, even after that healed i had a horrible time getting to sleep, i could not turn my mind off. i was prescribed this medication and had some initial side effects but the medication works for me. i think i have became addicted to it, there have been some days i did not take it or could not afford it and when that happened i could not fall asleep. ambien gives me a good night&#039;s rest and i wake up feeling refreshed."