Maybe try it short term...3-4 days and see exactly how it makes you feel...your body will develop a tolerance. I should never have allowed myself to keep filling the rx...so dependance and still no sleep...awful!!!! I think the exhaustion can sometimes alter your thinking as well making healing and therapy not as effective. Well.....that is a fact and i am living proof of that one. I can't remember the exact time frame but short term...much better. Some doctors just prescribe and them depend on clinics and people get addicted....I have a medical background and it happened to me. At least I was open with my doctor.......she is watching my meds now and only giving me a certain amount at a time. Take Care. Every person reacts differently but unfortunately you have to be comfortable with the decision to try or not. I worked on a surgical floor for 5 years, people in pain, anxiety...I can't begin to tell you how many sleeping pills were ordered and administered..........