Sorry I am new here but wanted to find if anyone has comments about what my VA doctor has suggested. I have been taking 10mg ambien for many years, it works! But my new Dr at the VA now tells me he will no longer prescribe it. He tells me it is my anxiety and constant worrying about lots of things that is causing my lack of sleep. yes, i am a worrier, but I don't think I am depressed. But he wants to start me on Lexapro. I read that stuff makes me gain weight and lower my already low sex drive. That itself worries me but he seems to strongly believe that is what I need. Any other opinions would be appreciated, I am almost scared now and fear I will have trouble using Lexapro.