In a message dated 9/9/98 9:47:16 AM Central Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << I take restoril, which gives me 6 good hours sleep every night. i've been taking it for three years with no noticeable side effects. malbumal. >> David, My opinion (I have tried 'em both): Restaril works too, but Ambien is the way to go. Regards, WHH 55/19