Ambien and have noticed that

I have been taking Ambien for over a year. I take it because I have Restless Leg Syndrome and it keeps me from waking myself up when my legs jerk! It has been a life saver in that respect. I take 5 mg each night. Recently, however, I have noticed that I have been wanting to eat constantly. My appetite (& weight) has increased tremendously and I'm wondering if it's related to Ambien. Before I started breaking the 10 mg tablet in half, I would notice food missing when I got up the next morning, but had no recollection of fixing the food or eating it. Somehow in my particular body chemistry I'm finding that I want to eat more during my waking hours, and with the higher dosage I definitely ate during the night! Has anyone else had this side effect or is it just me???

I have been on Ambien for a couple of years now. Lately I have noticed that I no longer have any energy. I can hardly get out of bed in the morning. I have had physicials and everything is fine. I think the fatigue is from taking Ambien so long. Does anyone else have this type of side effect?

I have been taking ambien on and off for two years on the advise of my doctor (neuroligist) Ever since I had lower back surgery I have developed this irritable and shaky leg syndrome, which causes me not to sleep. I have been taking all kinds of pain medicine, which i seem to have alergic reactions to most (Hives, upset stomach etc.)
The only thing that has helped me sleep is Ambien. However, I have noticed that after I eat, my stomach really hurts and i get heavy palputations (In the stomach area).
About 6 weeks ago I was rushed to emergency beacause of stomach pain, bowel movement was black ( thought I had a bleeding ulcer) But they found nothing.
Could this be the side affects of Ambien?

I have noticed that my hair is falling out, plus my memeory is really bad and I feel like I can't wake up. Is this a side effect of this medication?