I'm in love with Ambien, but my doctor wants us to break up. I concede that it's probably time. I've been using the prescription sleep aid, usually half (5mg) a pill, to squelch my sleep-onset insomnia for years. I've even slept with Ambien's colleagues, with mixed results: Sonata was too weak; Rozerem was perhaps too strong (I could barely keep my eyes open the following day); and Lunesta literally left a bad taste in my mouth. Over-the-counter supplements like melatonin and the ubiquitous Tylenol PM never impressed me either. Sure, Ambien works for me, but as many of us know, dependency can be a scary thing.