Is there an effective alternative I can take to Ambien?

Question

I occasionally take a 6.25CR just when I need it (maybe once a week)

Last night I took one and nothing happened. I still lay there awake. I needed to take another to get to sleep, but feel spaced out today.

I don't want this to become a problem, or to become dependent (which is already looking like the case)

I live in Australia, where Lunesta is not available.

Answer 1

Hi,

I've found at dooblet.com the following alternatives to Ambien:

*****  lunesta

*****  ambien cr

**** sonata

*** restoril

*** rozerem

** zolpidem

** valium

* lorazepam

* ativan

* temazepam  

Answer 2

50mg of benadryl (diphenhydramine).  It causes drowsiness but isn't addicting.