I solved my problem by getting Ambien (zolpidem) from my p-doc. I realized I had to say "insomnia" to get this medicine, not just "I have trouble sleeping". Insomnia is apparently a medical category where magically you qualify for Ambien. Sheesh. Ambien isn't a tranquilizer. It works directly on the sleep function in the brain, and puts you to sleep, ready or not.