"insomnia has plagued me for years. i&#039;m a night owl by nature, but my job as a health professional requires early hours and a high level of alertness. started with ambien, used both regular and controlled release. the early morning fog was horrendous...i narrowly avoided getting killed when i fell asleep at the wheel going into work. next was lunesta, which left a terrible metallic taste in my mouth, rendering most food virtually inedible. great for dieting, but not what i was looking for. trazodone has been an absolute god-send. 50mg, one hour before bed, no hangover, good to go for two years running. words of caution: although not addicting, it does take a few days to readjust to &quot;normal&quot; sleep patterns. and don&#039;t miss the sleep window!"