Hi Anne
I was prescribed these when hubby went into hospital. I was told several times they are addictive and only ever given a 2 week prescription. Getting a repeat proved very difficult and I was heavily questioned each time
I took 1 x 7.5mg each night and found them to be great. I never used them for more than 6 days, with a few days break in between. I found it difficult to sleep without them and really just wanted to keep taking them. But, I also felt very low and tearful when I stopped and a bit muzzy headed. But, I put this down to my situation rather than the pills - who knows
I did feel I had become addicted and not able to manage without them, so have resisted taking them again.
I saw my gp about another matter recently and he asked if I had stopped taking them. He scared me actually and said they were not good to take longterm and I must manage without .
I am currently taking VitD3 high dose and I think this has helped my mood and sleeping.
Very surprising you were not warned of the addiction side.
Hope this helps
PN x x