"i am 30 years old and going through some career-related stressful period for the last few months, as a result of which i have been having bad insomnia, which i never had in my life before. i am not only having difficulty falling asleep, but also sustaining it. 
i started taking zolpidem 10 mg, but i cut it in half, eventhough it&#039;s only half a dose for an adult. *i am also 200 lbs. i took about 5 tablets in the last month or so, and the results have been largely positive. 
i fall asleep after taking zolpidem (half a dose), albeit sometimes after 1-2 hrs after ingestion. however, i sleep longer, and better. the only side effect is a mild hangover-like feeling the day after. in sum, take it as needed."