Definitely be in bed immediately after taking it. It works quickly. Also, according to my husband we have had conversations after I took it that I have zero recollection of. So don't have your phone nearby if you're someone that likes to text or anything like that because you may say something and have no memory of it the next day. (I have a good friend who takes ambien and she also says she doesn't have a memory of some of the time after she takes it.)

On one occassion I got the stupid idea that I'd take it and then try to get in a quick shower before going to bed. Yeah, no. I fell asleep in the shower. No kidding. Don't do that. They really aren't kidding when they say take it and go to bed. Happy zzzzzz's.