I have been taking ambien for a long time. It is my understanding that it can be habit forming but I have not found this to be so in my case. The good outweighs the bad for me.

I would certainly look into all of the sleep meds and their pros and cons. They say some are more addictive than others. I am sure your pdoc can tell you more about these meds. As with any med make an informed decision before taking them.

Good luck finding the right sleeping med that works well for you.