"i haven&#039;t had a good night sleep in 20 years. i was in the hospital for spine surgery when they gave ambien to me to help me sleep. i have tried about every sleeping pill over the counter prescribed but did nothing but ambien worked great. the only side effect i have had is walking in my sleep. haven&#039;t had anything happen other than waking up on the couch, but feel better and a lot more energy. it is great."