No, amitryptaline is a tricyclic antidepressant. Benzos include Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, Restoril, Valium, Halcion, etc. Ambien and Lunesta are not benzos but are closely related.
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go to your doctor and tell him/her that you have hardcore insomnia. you've tried everything eg excercise, reading, going to bed early but still no sleep. you can also fake panic attacks and anxiety...