As I previously mentioned; the biggest side effect is the unsteadiness when walking. That can be resolved by going to bed within 20 min. after taking the Ambien.

Also, some people do have issues with getting up and eating without realizing it. My daughter took Ambien a couple of years ago and said she would get up in the morning and find different items of food on the counter. She obviously had gotten up during the night without any memory of it. That has not happened to me.

Between my pain meds and Ambien CR, i am finally able to get sleep. Before Ambien, it was just too painful to even lay in bed. Since the Ambien...good to go to bed without pain and sleep at least until 6:30 or so.

Gerry