- New Member....question 24th July 2004
... some edginess at times. I live on a permanent use of Ambien to sleep.
I will also use this post as a platform...
- No sleep for 5 days, on new meds... 12th July 2004
... GAVE ME ATIVAN. HAS ANYONE EVER TAKEN ATIVAN AND AMBIEN COMBINED? I AM SO PAST WORN AND THE PAIN IS SO INTENSE ... put me on Effexor, Vioxx and Zanaflex. I've been on Ambien for several years btw. After the increase to 75 with ... my sleep went out the door even taking the 10mg of Ambien . I called my doctor this morning because the pain...
... for short term use.
Yes, I have taken Ativan and Ambien at the same time. I really don't like Ativan, but...
... Xanax always helped me to relax and then I would take Ambien too. Maybe you have sleep apnea or some other sleep...
... getting any sleep. I too have the same problem. I took ambien for 3 years, 10mg. It stopped working so doc changed ... again. i called the office to ask for him to call in ambien and the nurse told me he wouldn't be in till Monday...
... Well last night I started on Ambien again, thinking several days out of my system and ... work. I first took the Zanaflex, and hour later the Ambien . I did feel a bit tired and turned off the tv....
- Need Sleep 10th July 2004
... couple of different sleeping meds the last two years ( Ambien and Sonata). After doing some reading I asked the...
... Hi There,
I take Ambien occasionally, Melatonin, Valerian, gallon jugs of...
- Will the pain ever stop??????? 3rd July 2004
... From you doctor you need something for sleep like Ambien . When you go for days without a solid nights sleep...
- Bad Day 22nd June 2004
... hope you are feeling more rested. I finally took an Ambien last night because I'm allowed to occasionally while...
- Sleep Cycles 20th June 2004
... start to go into a deep sleep, but I don't know I take ambien , it works but I would just try and get yourself on...
- Medication List 10th June 2004
... Ambien for sleep 10mg
Norco for pain 8x 10/3.25
Xanax for...
... only need it one or two days per week.
I also have Ambien for sleep, Mecclizine for dizziness, Promethazine...
... like I was run over by a truck....TWICE. I also have ambien to sleep but haven't been doin to well with sleep...
... post of "no sleep for 8 days"....
I have been on Ambien for over 4 years and it pretty much stopped working...
... I have not been dx yet, but I take
Ambien 10 mg (to help me sleep, have found if I take it every...
- Too scared to sleep 5th June 2004
... t realize it because of the sleeping medications ( Ambien ). The times that I have awakened gasping were when...
- Good News for A Change 4th June 2004
... medication just to even sleep at night. I am using Ambien , xanax, and flexiril(I usually take the Flexiril about...
... get used to the flexaril. I too have been on xanax, ambien and flexaril all at once so don't let that scare you...
- wellbutrin sr 2nd June 2004
... tried Lexapro, Zoloft and Wellbutrin. This mixed with Ambien to produce deep sleep and the anti-depressants to...
- New to HealthBoards 30th May 2004
... Presently I am taking Zoloft, Flexeril, Prevacid, Ambien , Ultracet, and Premarin. I have tried many other ... this one works fairly well. My main concern is the Ambien . Any suggestions?? I have read postings about the...
... Does he/she make housecalls? I was on trial of Ambien only a long time ago for sleep, but it did not do...
... I have talked to many about the lasting effects of Ambien . What is your take on it? I mean, I have to sleep ... all if i only take 10mg. I just keep hearing that Ambien is habit forming and all, but heck if I have to take...
... On a Mission-
I have taken ambien for several years. I have noticed that I do not remember...
... is terrible! :) I manage to sleep well with the Ambien but I always seem to need a "catch up" conversation ... is certainly good to hear that someone else takes Ambien for longer than I have with positive feedback. I...
... I have been taking ambien for almost 4 years. I am at 15mg, and i dont have...
... munchies pretty bad shortly after I have taken my Ambien . It also acts as a sort of "truth serum" for me I...
- Doc says ESR is the definitive test for Fibro 11th May 2004
... after that. I stopped going to him also. He gave me Ambien to sleep and Lexapro. One was to produce seretonin...
- Muscle Spasms/causes, tests? 22nd April 2004
... other meds, and work towards prevention. I was taking Ambien , Soma, butabital and hyrocodone. So far I am doing...
- Chronic muscle spasms anyone??? 20th April 2004
... me on Nortrypline at nights to see if I can get off Ambien and my other pain meds. I hope it works! I also alternate...
- After numerous drugs, I think I found something that works 18th April 2004
... been taking something to help me sleep. Doc gave me Ambien first and then Atavan. But I quit taking the SSRI...
- Confused and worried about Ultram... 17th April 2004
... suggestions with the Ultram? :) Also I have been on Ambien for over 4 years.... Should I be worried about either...
... than Vicodin. I've had no problems with it. I was on Ambien for a while and doc switched me to Atavan because...
- I need Sleep 15th April 2004
... epressants, in general, give me bad side effects.
I take Ambien 10 mg and gabitril 8 mg for sleep. Puts me to sleep...
- Who is the best dr. for fibro? 11th April 2004
... diagnoised me, then an internal medicine dr. They tried ambien , muscle relaxers, anti-depressents. They didn't do...
- Flexeril experiences needed! 8th April 2004
... or has other unacceptable side effects.
I take Ambien 10 mg, gabitril 8 mg and sometimes Norflex 10 mg at...
- Pain meds, Whats best? 5th April 2004
... effexor, vioxx, celebrex, ultram, ultracet, IBU, ambien , sonata, soma, trazadone and vicodin. At this time...
- Neurontin/Ambien?? 26th March 2004
... Has anyone ever taken Neurontin(SP?) and Ambien combined? Good experience anyone with Neurontin for...
... starting to feel some relief. I have no problem taking Ambien with it also. Ambien makes me sleep very soundly,...
... sclerosis as well as the have lots of nerve pain. The Ambien I don't know too much about other than it's used in...
... rsd. He had a lot of restlessness so he was given ambien to sleep. It seems to help. No side effects for him...
- No Sleep/Pain/Ambien/Sleep Study 26th March 2004
... I have been on ambien for over a year now, almost two. Have had a problem ... 1. Each doctor I have bounced to keeps me on the Ambien , no doctor has suggested a sleep study. Has anyone ... else been on ambien this long? How bad is this for you?
2. Also, my ... blood work after being on medications, ie. ultram, ambien , for over 9 mos. Is this ok or should I be switching...
... take. We have dedicated a shelf in their honor. Ambien is one of them. For both daughers, it had the same ... for different poeple. For our daughters it wasn't Ambien . One after many different medications has found anything...
... the message board and read your note. I have used Ambien since 1996. I was put on 5 mg and at times required ... half or 2) didn't use it.
When I would run out of Ambien , I wasn't able to sleep and would be, after 5-8 days ... because of concern about insurance not paying for Ambien for me (they also claimed I don't need Diovan for ... to you. I would be a good idea to get rid of the Ambien sooner or later. And melatonin seems to work for...
... information you shared with me. You are so right about the Ambien being addictive even though my doctors seem to think ... go to the study. I don't fall asleep without the Ambien , even though it is such a small amount of sleep, no ... good thing to try again. I don't like being on the Ambien and so dependent on it. Thanks so much again for...
- Wellbutrin, Tramadol and Fibro 26th March 2004
... that with Wellbutrin. But I'm taking either Ativan or Ambien to sleep....
... next choice for me. Do you like that better than Ambien ? Thanks! :)...
... next choice for me. Do you like that better than Ambien ? Thanks! :)
1mg. I like Ambie better but its so...
- Can Fibro completely disable you? 12th March 2004
... treatment or medicine that helps Fibro. I've Lexipro& Ambien to help store serotonin according to my doctor, but...
... treatment or medicine that helps Fibro. I've Lexipro& Ambien to help store serotonin according to my doctor, but...
... Neurologist told me I had it. He put me on Lexapro and Ambien to try and save serotonin in my body. He did mention...
... Neurologist told me I had it. He put me on Lexapro and Ambien to try and save serotonin in my body. He did mention...
- Hair Loss/Fibro/Antidepressants 10th March 2004
... the fibro....along with the usual pain. Because the Ambien is starting to loose it's punch the doctor has started...
... It would go up and down like a yoyo....lol. I take ambien when I need it for sleep and have no problems at all ... they have trouble sleeping when comming off them and Ambien quits working after a month or so. One of the mistakes ... that is common in taking Ambien and other sleep aids is taking it every night. One...
- sleep problems 5th March 2004
... have the same experiences as well but i usually take ambien to sleep with a muscle relaxer to help me sleep throught...
... have the same experiences as well but i usually take ambien to sleep with a muscle relaxer to help me sleep throught...
... with this.
Sheila
Can't sleep either. Doc gave me Ambien , which worked great for sleep. but it seemed to make...
... Lorezapam (sp?) if you don't mind. I have been taking Ambien for almost five years and the effects are not as good...
... Lorezapam (sp?) if you don't mind. I have been taking Ambien for almost five years and the effects are not as good ... like you are having good luck with the Lor.
Thanks!
Ambien actually seemrd to make my Fibro pain worse. i don ... a row and I was like a tyrant. When I didn't take Ambien , I was not like that. My mother takes Xanax so I tried ... that. Although it made me sleep, not as well as Ambien , but my moods improved drastically. So I don't know ... what to do. Is the Ambien making my Fibro worse? I read the side effects, it...
... did order it from Vitamin Shoppe. Neuro has me on Ambien to produce more serotonin and Zoloft which is suppose...
... did order it from Vitamin Shoppe. Neuro has me on Ambien to produce more serotonin and Zoloft which is suppose...
... I havent had any side effects.
I really likes the ambien alot though, it put me in a really good mood. I felt ... side effect...oh well. My son liked me taking the ambien , he said i was always funny at night.
Sheila...
- Just diagnosed. 1st March 2004
... with stretch and hold, etc. For medications, I take ambien for sleep, verapamil for migraine and lortab for pain...
- Is this fibromyalgia? 1st February 2004
... fatigued all the time. I also can't sleep without Ambien or Xanax. This is a symptom of Fibro. I tried walking...
- Pain Everyday? 15th January 2004
... future? Pain and fatigue every single day? I was put on Ambien and Lexpro but I'm like a zombie on them. That numbed...
- Rheumatologist vs Neurologist 10th January 2004
... which he believes is one of the causes for Fibro. Ambien , because serotonin is produced only when the body...
- sleep 5th January 2004
... the same problem for a couple weeks now, and I take ambien before bed. I can't imagine going through it for as...
... not sleeping.. ARGH!!... I feel like crap all day.. Ambien sounds good to me, just need something to get me into...
... pain and they sometimes help me to sleep. I tried Ambien and Halicon, but I still couldn't stay asleep. If...
- Fibromyalgia- Comprehensive Information 5th January 2004
... night.
Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin
Sleep medications-
Ambien , Sonata
Pain medications-
non-prescription-...
- Newly diagnosed 19th December 2003
... flexeral, I think I got used to the fexeral. I also take Ambien a lot of nights.
I appreciate your time!
Lynda
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- Having trouble sleeping? Try Larazopam! 10th December 2003
... have tried many medications, including taking 2 10mg Ambien sleeping pills a night. I still could only get 2...
- HGH for treatment of fibromyalgia 3rd December 2003
... excess adrenilin in the muscles. Last month he gave me Ambien and Lexapro. Lexapro made me terribly nauseated so ... I stopped taking them. Still took Ambien for deep seratonin producing sleep. He said that wasn...
- Not SLEEPING is making this pain a pain... 21st November 2003
... morning, but still very few hours of sleep. I am on ambien . Does anyone have suggestions for restful ha ha sleep...
... morning, but still very few hours of sleep. I am on ambien . Does anyone have suggestions for restful ha ha sleep...
... Restoril in the past and it is a good combination. ( Ambien gave me bad dreams.) I have gotten the deep sleep...
... trazodone a try starting tomorrow evening. I just took an ambien before jumping :) on my laptop, so I missed out by...
- Poll--what meds are you on for your fibro??? 20th November 2003
... keeping my fingers crossed. Also I have been taking Ambien for 6 years and it's losing its effect, so she has...
... be at times.
I've been on Darvocet, Tylenol III, Ambien , Trazodone, Elavil, Effexor, Paxil, Wellbutrin - up...
... be on an antidepressant and I agree). I also take Ambien for sleep (actually I alternate between Ambien and...
- Anyone ever try BEXTRA? 18th November 2003
... would love to hear more about it. I take Zoloft and Ambien . Also estrodial and fosomax. Do you know if there...
- Help with new meds 14th November 2003
... the list of medications you are taking(?) I take ambien for sleep, ultram for pain and recently celexa as...
- Fellow FMS suffers please respond!!! I need your help!!! 29th October 2003
... stayed up 48 hoours straight. I was taking 2 10 mg Ambien a night and only sleeping 2 hours when in fact they ... Wellbutrin, Vicodin, Celebrex, Vioxx, Amitriptyline, Ambien , Naprosyn, Tylenol 8 hour and arthritis, and Percocet...
... Wellbutrin, Vicodin, Celebrex, Vioxx, Amitriptyline, Ambien , Naprosyn, Tylenol 8 hour and arthritis, and Percocet...
... Wellbutrin, Vicodin, Celebrex, Vioxx, Amitriptyline, Ambien , Naprosyn, Tylenol 8 hour and arthritis, and Percocet...
... Wellbutrin, Vicodin, Celebrex, Vioxx, Amitriptyline, Ambien , Naprosyn, Tylenol 8 hour and arthritis, and Percocet...
- Advanced Pain Medication 20th January 2003
... specialist. He put me on Zanaflex (muscle relaxant) and Ambien (sleeping pill). He also suggested a supplement called...
- 3-1/2 weeks out from PTTT and calc osteotomy and depressed 29th June 2008
... from depressing movies!)
p.s. I asked my doc for Ambien which I took throughout recovery and it helped a lot...
- 4 Weeks Post Op 26th June 2008
... hoping to fall asleep and stay asleep. I've taken the ambien a few times but I still only get a few hours of sleep...
... most days. Maybe I should ask my os if I can take an Ambien ? I am still taking Tylenol 3's, mostly at night ...
... a pony tail and there I go.
How well does the Ambien work? I want to call my doctor today and ask him...
... !!!!!!!!!!!! Yes and I only slept an hour.
The Ambien didn't really work for me, only got a few hours of...
... going on!!!
Just thought I would coment on the Ambien ----Now I am one of those people, that a muscle relaxer ... me out, snoring, for hours----however, I have had Ambien in the past----it doesn't touch me!! Go figure!!!...
... good) lol But he tries.
I decided not to take an ambien . I am very sensitive of any medication that goes...
... a while to get used to. It is not a narcotic like ambien . But then ambien for me is useless or worse than....
- 2 Hour Post Op for flatfoot reconstruction 29th May 2008
... week it was about 2 hrs. I might start taking the ambien soon though just get a tad bit nervous about mixing...
- Flatfoot Reconstruction Surgery scheduled and scared to death lol! 20th May 2008
... gave me a muscle relaxer, motrin 600 mg, percocet, ambien and a stool softener. She also told me that I would...
- What frustrates you most about foot surgery? 26th March 2008
... everyone to sleep but me! I can't sleep unless I take Ambien . What I do now is be miserable for 3 or 4 nights ... getting 4-5 hours fitul sleep then take Ambien when I can't function any longer then start all over...
... your body's way of telling you "I need water!".
Ambien does NOTHING for me. Ambien CR is on my "Evil Drugs ... " list. I took one Ambien CR and was awake for 72 hours straight and about to...
- PTTD Surgery Recovery???? 24th January 2008
... them first. Also, my surgeon gave me a script for Ambien to take the first 6 months following surgery. It...
- talonavicular fusion with heel surgery recovery 18th November 2007
... sleep at night for thelife of me. i have been given ambien , rozerem, even tried otc melatonin. i am tired and...
- Trouble sleeping 24th August 2007
... Vicodin about 2 weeks ago. Before surgery I took Ambien for sleeping, and but even now with that I not had...
- Got the 2nd one done today, ouch! 28th June 2006
... have not slept at all, even though she had given me Ambien to help with sleep. It goes , throb, throb, burn,...
- how long before 2nd foot? 11th June 2006
... have not slept at all, even though she had given me Ambien to help with sleep. It goes , throb, throb, burn,...
- Lapidus procedure (mid-foot fusion)anyone? What is recovery like? How to prepare? 5th November 2005
... appreciate that! I'm just getting ready to take an Ambien so I can sleep - I'm so wired tonight I don't think ... one minor), I've always asked my doc to Rx me a few Ambien , so I can sleep the last couple nights before "it...
- Hanging in there, 48 hours after surgery 15th September 2004
... bothers you, call your doctor and get a prescription for Ambien or another sleep aid. I too had the same problem ... get drowsy with it, he doesn't usually need to write Ambien scripts with it, but I needed them! When my problem...
- Seeking advice on shattered heel 4th July 2004
... turn in or outward.
My doc called in a scrip for Ambien for me to help me sleep at night when I have pain...
- Fractured Calcaneus 17th June 2004
... get up at about 6 AM. If I can't sleep, I take an Ambien , which only happens about once a month or so. My...
- Countdown to Surgery... 20th May 2004
... during the night, so he gave me a month's worth of Ambien . Don't be afraid to ask for what you need.
2)...
- Day 1 Post-Op 18th May 2004
... trouble sleeping (not pain related), so he called in an Ambien script for me. I'm elevating lots, and taking breaks...
- 3 days post-op (long) 20th November 2003
... I call the office again and got a prescription for Ambien (sleeping pill). I took that and the percocet and...
... much needed sleep that night!
I think they use Ambien a lot now for sleeping pills in the hospitals as well ... escription for home use. Despite the commercials on TV, the Ambien makes me very groggy when I wake up the next morning...
- Weekly board check in's... 9th November 2003
... real hard to sleep. Doc gave me a prescription for Ambien , I guess it's pretty powerful stuff.
I can shower...
