Marty, I have been on ambien for over 2 years. I spoke at length with my neurologist about the habit forming problem associated with ambien. His and my conclusion was that the habit was easier to live with then the lack of sleep that was having when not taking it. Tough choice to make but in the long run I think the benefits outweigh the problems Pat McGinnis -----Original Message----- From: Parkinson's Information Exchange [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of mrose Sent: Friday, May 21, 1999 5:57 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Question Have any of you taken AMBIEN for sleep and if so do you become dependent on it? Marty R [log in to unmask]