Do to curcumstances beyound my control I too have a difficult time getting to sleel and staying asleep. My neuorologist perscribed AMBIEN. I have tryed all kinds of herbs and other meds and find AMBIEN gets me at least 3-4 hours of sleep.love Deb Z. PDer/5/5/95DOD w/b/s/ P. S. Hope this info helps you. Happy Spring!