"i previously said i don&#039;t sleep well and it affects my ever vigilant dogs who get up too.  after surgical menopause when i was 33 years old, (now 62) hormones and sleep changed.  i finally was prescribed xanax 1 to 2 mg at night for sleep.. perfect.  no side effects, no abuse.  dogs don&#039;t follow me at 2:00 am any more ,only when time to sleep. thanks."