Between Ambien and Sonata, which works best for short-term sleep aid?

Answer 1

I can't give you a clinical answer, but one from personal experience.

Ambien has worked well for me when I have taken it (perhaps once or twice a month). It helped me drift off and sleep quite solidly. Also, if I did wake up, I was able to get back to sleep with ease.

The best part, though, is that it never leaves me feeling groggy or "hung-over" the way other sleep-aids have.