Hi Allan & Barbara: From on insomniac to another it gets old. I have always had problems sleeping or getting to sleep or staying asleep. Years ago my doctor gave me scripts for Valium don't recommend that. Put in the age of enlightenment, my Psy gives me "Ambien." It is a non-addictive, non-narcotic sleep aid. I would let me sleep for at least 6 hours at a time with no wakeups. I sleep walk and this even stops that. I was talking 10mg at bedtime and was usually asleep in 15 minutes. I was not getting much relief lately so dosage was up to 15mg at bedtime. I never felt groggy with these and I had no noticeable side effects. Check with your Doctor. I know a few that are on it. TTFN Gina 47/???