Hello dear I understand your concern Sleep disturbances/insomia is of two type: 1. Primary: Problem of sleep disturbance without any medical illness. Ambien/zolpidem is recommended It is presribed drug 2. Secondary: Due to some underlying medical illness. Treatment of underlying cause is recommended You can try following measures first for insomia - Fix sleep schedule and stick on it - No day time sleep - Do regular exercise that makes you fatigue - Avoid heavy meal and fatty meal in dinner - Avoid tea, coffee, soft drink at night - Use bed when you feel sleepy - Take a glass of warm milk at bedtime - Take a warm water bath before sleeping - Associate your bed with sleep only. - Do not keep lying idly on bed while reading, watching television etc. - No talking or use mobile in bed - Switch off all light and sounds disturbances objects If problem persists then you require psychiatric consultation and sleep studies For primary insomnia first choice of treatment will be Ambien/zolpidem. It is safer drug with relatively short half life It has no hangover, day time sleepiness, major drug interaction issue. In absence of any medical illness (for primary insomnia), I would suggest to ask your doctor about prescribing Ambien 5 mg at bedtime. This will treat insomnia very well, and help you feel better. Hope this may help you If you have further query then I will be happy to help you Best regards Dr. Sagar