I agree, the taste is completely vile but they work for me, whereas Zolpidem (Ambien) have little effect. Zopiclone give me a feeling of well being and detachment..I saw my Doc yesterday and apparently both drugs were marketed as being non-addictive compared to benzo's. Now, its been discovered by the British medical association they are actually MORE addictive and I was given Temazepam (Rivotril) instead! I could have predicted this as there must be a lot of people who sussed that if you dont sleep on them you get a great chilled feeling that lasts for hours!!