Ambien is for sleep onset insomnia. It only lasts 4 hours. You could try (after discussing with doc) taking another 5 mg when u wake up. I think long acting ambien is generic now. Medical cannabis works well for me but it is so expensive, and not covered by insurance. For my money, I’d try all generic alternatives first (there are many) and reserve cannabis for bad nights or if none of the generics works. CBD at my dispensary is a little less expensive. It may be worth a try also. Also there are some OTC things you could try, the one that comes to mind is magnesium glycinate, which will help cramps and sleep. Valerian root won’t by itself put me to sleep but it promotes relaxation and I use it in conjunction with meds.

If you do opt for cannabis be sure to talk with an expert at the dispensary. There are so many strains developed for many different purposes, it takes an expert. Also tell him/ her you don’t want to become dizzy