I didn't think Ambien worked for me either until one night, desperate, I took 15mg's instead of 10. Everyone has a different metabolism, body weight, etc, so the recommended dosage just ISN'T going to work for everybody. Also, I have found that Ambien can work even if I don't feel sleepy- several times I have lain down anyway (to read and wait) and have fallen asleep. For some reason just being horizontal helped.
