Elavil.

You are right - Ambien is related to benzos.

Elavil is not. It is not habit forming, you would not need a dose increase, hopefully, it can be taken long term, its side effects profile is benign.

If you have bipolar, then Elavil can contribute to elevated mood, so for long term use it needs to be counterbalanced by a mood stabilizer. If you do not have bipolar, you do not need a mood stabilizer.

Elavil is a very old medication, which is tried and true and very cheap.

Unfortunately, it is not on the radar of many doctors, precisely because it is so old.