i have this problem as well...took ambien but my wife said i would say very weird things and would forgot what we would talk about the night before....kinda nice bc i had a built in excuse but not very good for the marriage...
got some xanax from my Dr and take a half befoer bed....works perfectly...
1mg of ativan/lorazepam takes just enough of the edge off without any drowsy, early morning side effects....
If you don't have your meds yet go out and buy your favorite 100-proof liquor. Take 2 shots straight up and go to bed. Think relaxing thoughts like a bubbling brook or birds chirping.
In the last 20 years this has never, ever failed to put me out.
(Your results may vary. Do not operate machinery or drive while under the influence of 100-proof alcohol. Do not take if you are caring for children. Blah, blah, blah. LOL!)