im in the same situation. I need about nine hours sleep and I haven't been able to fall asleep till about 3 to 4 am. pdoc gave me sleep med but one doesn't work. so I tried two. that didn't work. after three nights with no sleep, I tried three. that finally worked. I looked it up and the regular rx dose is two. she had given me the lowest dose to start. so now I am wondering if I am honest with her about what finally worked or if she will think I am abusing meds. I don't even know if I can be honest with t. so I don't know what to do. I think I will just keep getting them and just take three when I need them on those desperate nights. good luck to you. I hope you get help.