"tried ambien, ativan ...then dr prescribed restoril. scared at first to take it. on it over a year now, works just fine.  helps me sleep through hot flashes, graves disease symptoms, husbands snoring even.  i take with 5 mg melatonin on empty stomach, at least 2 hours after any food or it doesn&#039;t work.  it&#039;s been such a relief for me to get my sleep."