How long have you been taking the Ambien and do you take it every night?

I have taken regular Ambien off and on for several years. I don't notice any withdrawal effects if I stop it. If I stop it when my sleep is messed up, I'll have insomnia, but I had that before I started taking it.

Apparently some people do suffer a withdrawal syndrome when they stop it. I have read where people say that happens to them. I imagine someone on this site will know more.