During my recent hospitalization, after I refused Seroquel and antidepressants due to their side-effects, I was prescribed a sleeping pill to try and regulate my daily patterns. Now I'm getting concerned because I have read on Wikipedia (I am out on an overnight pass) that it shouldn't be taken for long periods of time because it can cause physical dependency and withdrawal (which I have been through before and it's horrible), and that once I do get back to work I probably shouldn't be operating machinery, which is the majority of my job (driving 5 ton stackers). I have also read that it has sexual side effects, which is part of the reason for my past medical non-complicance. I really don't know what to do at this point.

Does anyone have experience with this drug? What were the effects for you, their severity, and have you been through withdrawal from this drug? Should I refuse to take it any more?

Any help appreciated.