"i&#039;ve taken lunesta for a year and as a night shift nurse i&#039;m able to take 3mg and sleep solidly for 5-6 hours while the sun is shining outside. when i wake i&#039;m ready and refreshed for another 12 hour overnight shift. the funny taste goes away after a while and is worth the benefit of a good sleep. i recommend taking it on a relatively empty stomach then jump in the sack in a cool room and close your eyes try to calm your breathing then let the sleep come to you. a good pair of comfortable earplugs may help too."