@ericamonique with most drugs a certain (usually low) percentage of patients will have what is called a paradoxic reaction to the drug. In essence they have the opposite effect of the indented one. It sounds like this may be the case for you.

Consider talking to your doctor about having ambien put in your allergy list. This will ensure it does not inadvertently get prescribed again.

Proceed with caution taking any meds from the ambient family, for example lunesta