- sleep deprivation and seizures 13th March 2008
... two years now and switch between taking xanax and ambien . I have tried melatonin as well as OTC sleep aids...
... Thanks all for the replies. I have tried ambien , but I sleep for two hours, and I'm wide awake again...
- getting off ativan 6th March 2008
... t sleeping(and so was I), and after trying unisom, ambien , and trazadone we settled on ativan. Now I take 2mg...
- sleep 1st March 2008
... Is it safe to take trazadone 150 mg and ambien together...
- Can't sleep without my sleeping pill 27th February 2008
... them, but you CAN do it. I had taken sleeping pills ( ambien and lunesta) for a FULL YEAR EVERY NIGHT!! My insurance...
- Please help me get my life back 18th February 2008
... at night. I basically begged him to prescribe me Ambien for even a few days but he refused because that would...
- Newer mom with sleep problems - any advice? 13th February 2008
... you sleep once you have been woken up. I once had ambien 5 mg and it worked. I was able to get to sleep, help...
- Addiction? 6th February 2008
... awake for 24 to 36 hours on my first day off. I take Ambien almost every night and often mix it with other things ... crave it too much. I have also heard that snorting the ambien and Niravam work better and am thinking about trying...
... vicious cycle because I have trouble as well..sometimes ambien works for me and other times no, but don't let it...
... have seen my doctor, he is the one who prescribed the Ambien and Niravam. I just feel it is getting worse the other ... night I took Nyquil and an Ambien to try and get to sleep. I often mix a few things...
- Trazodone for sleeping 29th January 2008
... Trazodone for sleeping. I have been taking Ambien CR. I also just got over a bad case of shingles, ... still have the itch. Ambien does not seem to be to doing the trick anymore....
... gave me trazadone once for sleeping before there was Ambien or Lunesta. He said it was originally developed for ... who take it just for sleep. I didn't get help with Ambien . I have tried Lunesta and that works. i am now using...
- Trazadone for sleep? (and axiety)? 16th January 2008
... lorazepam and am now on klonipin with an occasional ambien , But those are working well anymore and I average...
... It won't completely knock you out like benzos and ambien though. Also, it will likely have you feeling groggy ... re currently on is bad news though. Klonopin and Ambien are very addictive drugs, and might be contributing...
... the klonipin. I was down to .25 mg a night and used ambien about once a week. Now it's a mess and I am taking...
... half, that didn't help. I tried trazadone, no help. Ambien helps if you don't take it too often. I have tried...
- Has anyone tried Rozerem? 14th January 2008
... pack of Rozerem today since I cannot take Lunesta, Ambien and all of the other sleep aids. He says that this...
... counter in my opinion. I am lucky.I am able to take the Ambien CR and the Lunesta. I prefer the Ambien CR as the...
- husband getting CPAP tomorrow 14th January 2008
... over the night even though I was out like a light on Ambien . If I didn't use Ambien, there was no way I could...
- trazadone vs ambian 9th January 2008
... is gradual, and isn't going to knock you out like Ambien does, which is a problem if your difficulty is mental ... to negate the effects of the sleep prolongation.
Ambien : Recent, structurally unique hypnotic medication. ... are out totally.
Half life is extremely short. Ambien is primarily effective for people with sleep onset ... for most people. It is not recommended that you use Ambien for more than a week or two at a time, and for me ... do some weird stuff to people in higher doses, and ambien addiction is not unheard of. Very dangerous drug ... as rebound insomnia when you stop.
Conclusion: Ambien is a far riskier drug than Trazadone. It works for ... want to give it up. A small number of people take Ambien long term, and are able to get by. Odds are good...
- What could be the reason for this? 6th January 2008
... just ridiculous! I've tried amitryptiline (sp?), ambien and a few other prescriptions, as well as pretty much...
- Please Help Me. 3rd January 2008
... mg of Limictal and .5 of the clonzapam and 10 mg of Ambien . If I dont lay down right away I have trouble getting...
... mg of Limictal and .5 of the clonzapam and 10 mg of Ambien . If I dont lay down right away I have trouble getting ... sleeping pill also which was more potent than the ambien however it didn't do much good so I quit taking it...
- Careful Mixing Ambien - Amnesia 26th December 2007
... This happens to me also if I take a whole Ambien . Its scary. I now break them in half and they seem...
... what I have read.
I had a prescription filled for Ambien CR; I'd been taking Lunesta for a while but couldn...
... what I have read.
I had a prescription filled for Ambien CR; I'd been taking Lunesta for a while but couldn...
- why shouldnt i take ambien with alcohol? 26th December 2007
... more specific, yes it does increase the effects of ambien . Do not misconstrue that as even better sleep. Alcohol ... and Ambien are both nervous system depressants. Mixing could ... you want to go out and enjoy a few drinks skip your ambien . I am 100% sure your doctor would say skip the drinking...
... since my first question, i had taken to chewing up ambien to chill out during my usually hyper waking hours...
... My doctor told me that Ambien should be taken when you get in bed and you are ready...
- Heart racing in the middle of night when sleeping 20th December 2007
... hours later in a full on sweat. I have been taking Ambien , but when I am off it my symptoms just get worse the...
- Your experience with CPAP.. does it make a difference? 3rd December 2007
... ultimately refused to use it anymore, and have been taking Ambien ever since. I don't mean to scare anyone, and I don...
- Tried Lunesta 3mg & Nothing! What's the Problem? 8th October 2007
... absolutely nothing to help me sleep so I was given Ambien which works for me. Ambien Cr caused me to sleep walk...
- I Thought Melatonin Was An Amino Acid, Not I'm Reading It's A Hormone? 7th October 2007
... dysfunctions amps these effects.
DO not take lunesta or ambien with out consulting a certified sleep specialist....
... knows to tell me what my fellow board people do.
Ambien worked for awhile...I've tried many different things...
- anyone take Rozerem? 4th October 2007
... asleep and then I kept waking up. My doc switched me to Ambien which worked better for me.
I would definitely...
- Insomniac Theater...........literally 29th September 2007
... drinking some Cinnamon Spice Tea and am miserable.
Ambien CR, Trazadone and now some psychiatrist want me on...
... apnea gets worse as does your sleep.
Look to the Ambien posts and a few other recent posts in the list. Answer...
- Ambien 27th September 2007
... disorder, medical condition, or medications. Besides Ambien , what medications are you taking? DO you have good...
... Hi jespiker..I took ambien for a year and a half..it was terrible getting off...
... I went 5 days in a row without taking ambien and I was fine. I was worried about any withfdrawl...
... happens when you try to stop taking a sleep med like Ambien . I'm not sure how long it lasts - I think a week ... making it even more difficult to sleep.
I took Ambien for only about a week but I didn't like the sleep ... to an OTC med I was taking but I won't go back on Ambien again. They gave me something else- Temazepan - but ... nights I don't sleep well but I can't deal with the Ambien sleep.
[QUOTE=jespiker;3228843]I have been taking ... ambien every night for the past few years. The drug is working ... m beginning to wonder about the dependency factor. Ambien is a life saver for me as I can control when and what ... I need to be asleep. What if I stopped taking the ambien , would I then be awake for days or does my body make...
- ambien woe--or just hypocondria? 7th September 2007
... summerized in my own words for you.
By definition Ambien is recommended as a short-term treatment of insomnia ... (difficulty falling or staying asleep). Ambien is a sedative-hypnotic, or sleep medicine. Also in ... the prescription data base for Ambien the company states quite clearly, sleep medicines ... continue, talk with your doctor. Long-term use of Ambien (more than 1 month) is not advised. It is known to ... abrupt attempts at ceasation. If you stop taking Ambien suddenly, you may have WITHDRAWAL symptoms. This may ... shakiness. Seizures may rarely occur. If you take Ambien for more than 1 to 2 weeks, do not stop taking it...
... My depression has really just started. I was taking Ambien because I was having a hard time falling asleep due...
... source of your insomnia and safely get off of the Ambien .
Best wishes.
MG...
... I have been taking ambien and suffered depression while taking it so it cant ... have read where others suffer depression while on ambien so no withdrawl if your still on it. Not saying your...
- Which sleep drug is stronger? 5th September 2007
... Ambien ( normal version) or Lunesta ?
I am trying to get ... a family member switch from Ambien to Lunesta since I have heard that Ambien is not for ... complained they cannot fall asleep. It appears that the Ambien is more potent...
They need to take a sleep drug...
... Many people complain of Ambien addiction. i have no personal experience with either ... . But I have seen alot of complaints about Ambien .. I think it has a 10% complete effectiveness...
... [QUOTE=mkgbrook;3193279]Many people complain of Ambien addiction. i have no personal experience with either ... . But I have seen alot of complaints about Ambien .. I think it has a 10% complete effectiveness...
... Actually I like the regular Ambien better than the Ambien CR, and now that the regular is out in generic, I ... even better. I've heard plenty of complaints about Ambien , the only complaint I've heard about Lunesta is the ... or aftertaste. But I've never taken Lunestra, only Ambien , so don't take my word for it. :)...
... here since I have to monitor the doctors instead! Ambien just came out here, and no one talks about the side...
... Ambien CR has a long term indication...
- AMBIEN CR can't stop!! 2nd September 2007
... enduring pain throughout my body as well
Ive been on ambien ..what a terrible rebound effect that had when I tried...
... ween yourself with the help of your doctor to go off Ambien and/or Xanax if you haven't already....
Next, you...
... enduring pain throughout my body as well
Ive been on ambien ..what a terrible rebound effect that had when I tried...
- Worried about taking Ambien 31st August 2007
... Hey Cheers,
I have been taking Ambien CR 12mg for years! I am 39 years old and have two ... habit forming because this is hell. In my opinion, Ambien of any sort dosen't solve the problem...it just masks...
- Major sleep issue that is affecting my everyday life 20th August 2007
... esperately need help with my sleeping! My doctor prescrobed Ambien , I have tried Benadryl... I usually go into a semi...
- Please help me Day/Night reversal 19th August 2007
... must get on a schedule and I started doing it with Ambien ! I only took it for 30 days and I slept through the...
- Ever happen to anyone else? 17th August 2007
... and basic mental funciton is still very bad.
Ambien works well to put me to sleep but it doesn't last ... sure what other Doctors would say. Is not taking ambien every day for years like I've done with elavil a hard...
- Ambien CR do u need to take it every day? 10th August 2007
... getting some pretty unusual sides from not taking ambien every day, i started taking it every day for about ... bottle says take everyday. Now your suppose to take ambien every day instead of sparodically, right? btw i am...
... getting some pretty unusual sides from not taking ambien every day, i started taking it every day for about ... bottle says take everyday. Now your suppose to take ambien every day instead of sparodically, right? btw i am...
- Several Sleep Problems - Help! 30th July 2007
... the ceiling for two-three hours. I have been taking Ambien for this and I do fall asleep much more quickly, but...
- Waking up in the middle of the night and cant sleep after..... 25th July 2007
... middle of the night, have you considered something like Ambien CR consistently/nightly until you can get through ... this patch? I ask b/c I have been taking Ambien (CR and non-CR) for some time to battle insomnia and...
- Staying asleep-Ambien vs others 17th July 2007
... Hi. I've been taking the generic form of Ambien for the past 3 weeks to hopefully alleviate depression ... Brand name vs. generic? Different med?
-How does Ambien CR compare to regular Ambien? I know they're marketing ... expected side effect of any Rx sleep med similar to Ambien ?
Any feedback would be much appreciated. Thanks...
... having a similar experience:
Doc just switched me to Ambien CR, 6.25mg. So far, it seems to be doing what it...
- Sleep Apnea - CPAP and Hose Question 5th July 2007
... the hose b/c it could also be due to a change from Ambien CR to just Ambien (12.5 CR mg to 10 mg of non-CR)...
... more still at night, I am all ears. I already take Ambien to fall asleep and I'm a light sleeper. I usually...
... alert the next day.
I still have insomnia and Ambien is hit or miss these days and I still wake up generally...
... more still at night, I am all ears. I already take Ambien to fall asleep and I'm a light sleeper. I usually ... gradually reducing or gradually eliiminating your dose of Ambien ? It may be that it is interfering with your ability...
- Anyone ever take Ativan for sleep? 26th June 2007
... sometimes not. So I called my Dr and got an Rx for Ambien . But I am afraid to take it!!
Anyway, I was always ... refreshed. Hopefully I can gain the courage to try ambien and it will be life changing!! I am so sick of being...
- I Need Sleep! Is Ambien CR Good? Any Suggestions? 3rd June 2007
... Ambien has worked pretty well for me for the last 3 weeks...
... Ambien makes me sleep like a log. I took them for 2 weeks...
- how long until trazodone works for insomnia? 1st June 2007
... migraine. I stopped taking it because it did not work. Ambien works alot better, but i have no memory after taking...
- Myoclonus is killing me 1st June 2007
... much longer I can go on like this. I take Lyrica, Ambien , Lunesta, and Klonopin just to stay alive.
Does...
... much longer I can go on like this. I take Lyrica, Ambien , Lunesta, and Klonopin just to stay alive.
...
- Stopping Ambien Cr 12.5 1st June 2007
... I seriously feel for you. I only used Ambien for 2 weeks and I feared that I was already getting...
... I don't know about Ambien but I do take Lunesta and I know I need to stop taking...
... I took Ambien CR 12.5 mg for about 6 months. Before taking it I ... happy with my ability to sleep after discontinuing Ambien CR, and I do not feel adicted. So, there IS hope...
... all for responding. I started by cutting my 10 mg. ambien in half last night. The doctor said do that for a...
... much for responding. I started cutting my 10 mg. ambien in half two nights ago. I will do that for a couple...
- ambien or zolpidem 31st May 2007
... Zolpidem is the same as Ambien ...just the generic name. I have used the generic ... has that controlled release but other than that. Ambien is so freakin expensive, expecially w/out insurance...
... as well for me. I used to be able to break my 10mg Ambien in half and it'd knock me out. I have to take the...
... find this thread.....My insurance changed me from Ambien to the generic and it the generic totally does not ... thought I was going crazy because everywhere I hear that ambien is the same as the generic, but I KNOW that it isn ... 't. I found one ambien in my purse (after had had about 3 weeks of no sleep ... took it and slept for 7 hours straight, so I KNOW the ambien works still......man, what do we do? My insurance...
... Ambien IS zolpidem! It's the same thing! The only thing ... work.
Look, I know what I'm talking about, I know Ambien very well as I used to have a professional tie with...
... ....I'm trying to get my insurance to pay for the ambien again....the generic makes me sleepy and hallucinate...
... The generic ambien works just as well if not better for me! I am so...
- Insomnia... please help 29th May 2007
... since then has become worse. So my doctor gave me ambien which i tried a couple nights and did not like it...
... and light etc... So he gave me a prescription for ambien (30 pills). I got out of the hospital but continued ... using the ambien . I haven't slept like this for years. It's only been...
... and light etc... So he gave me a prescription for ambien (30 pills). I got out of the hospital but continued ... using the ambien . I haven't slept like this for years. It's only been...
... till I fall asleep. I found this suggestion on the Ambien website actually. I just don't know what I will do...
... fallen asleep from it. I'm pretty sure lunesta and ambien block some of your natural sleep cycles which is why...
... at all. Last night i got no sleep, i even took an ambien last night but it didnt work, i was up all night....
... Did you take the Ambien and the sleepblend together? I would think that might...
... havent slept in 2 days and im going crazy, i took an ambien the night before and that didnt even put me out. I...
- New using CPAP 28th May 2007
... they woke me up and put on a CPAP. They gave me an Ambien that put me back to sleep for 6 more hours. I felt...
- Ambien 27th May 2007
... for posting! I haven't had any bad side effects on Ambien either. I can't say a single bad thing about it....
... say that I haven't been sleeping well without the Ambien . I broke down two nights ago and took one. This drug...
... worried about stopping it. Good luck on stopping the Ambien let me know if it works!...
... you feel about not sleeping well when you don't take Ambien . If I lay off it after taking it for a few nights...
... Ambien caused me to sleep walk, sleep talk and gave me night...
... Ok so I've been going two nights without ambien then one night with it. (I couldn't quit cold turkey...
... myself..and i've also had hallucinations from taking ambien ...never taking it again....
... prescribed to you, with all sleep aids (especially Ambien ).
SGH...
- what in the...? 22nd May 2007
... even had insomnia problems when i was 15-17. I took ambien for a year before I realized it causes psychotic episodes...
- Nausea and vomiting if I don't sleep? 20th May 2007
... could have something to do with my sleep issues. Ambien helps from time to time but it's NOT a long term answer...
- Ambien and Amnesia??? 20th May 2007
... I had to go off of ambien , because my family was afraid that I was going to...
... hi aleet7,
ambien is a scary drug...i sleep ate. sleep drove:) sleep...
... [QUOTE=peace1910;2995490]hi aleet7,
ambien is a scary drug...i sleep ate. sleep drove:) sleep ... remember! I'm just glad that he realized that it was the ambien behind my behavior! I am really afraid of what could...
... mortified at attempting to drive or something while under ambien . I am very embarrassed that my husband told me that ... bedroom and he said that I was a raving maniac while on ambien ! I agree with Peace1910 that there needs to be a warning...
- Does anyone take Halcion for sleep? 18th May 2007
... he can prescribe you a sleep aid like Lunesta, or Ambien to help you get off of that med. In my experience ... couldnt use it every night..just every other night. Ambien has worked very well for me to sleep, the Ambien CR ... didnt do anything for me but regular Ambien works well(10mg) they make a 5mg too if you wanted...
... disorders too (apnea and insomnia) and am prescribed Ambien CR for long-term use. My previous primary care physician ... extra conversation. Could very well be Lunesta or Ambien is the right move but you can plan that transition...
- Generic Ambien?? 6th May 2007
... right stuff. If it say zolpidem on the bottle, its ambien ....
... My last prescription for ambien was generic made by Teva. That is why Sanofi Aventis ... is heavily advertising Ambien CR....
- All the sudden an insomniac 29th April 2007
... thing that worked to knock me out for 6 hours or so. Ambien didn't work, lunesta failed, xanax didn't work, etc...
- RLS / PLMD & Vicodin 21st April 2007
... Finally, once there were some other treatments, like Ambien , my doctor suggested a sleep study.
It's been an...
- Worried about Ambien use.. 17th April 2007
... can't sleep w/o it now, but I get the regular 10 mg Ambien and try only to take a 1/2 of one. Every once in ... taking Tylenol PM and Nyquil every night before the Ambien , I suppose that is bad too. I don't have the wierd...
... that I'm not alone. I also have the older version of ambien . I could try using a little less to ease my worry...
... let u sleep cuz it will keep telling u u need the ambien ...it's all a viscous cycle, i hate this crap...i havent...
- anyone tried rozerem? 17th April 2007
... was worthless because it doesn't have the kick like ambien . Give it a week or two, you'd be surpised with it...
- Trying to get off sleep meds and can't sleep! 30th March 2007
... I have been taking Ambien for the last couple of weeks to help me sleep. The ... my won without help.
Well, I stopped taking the Ambien on Monday being my last night and since than I haven...
... own again. But for tonight I'm going to take the Ambien and try and relax a bit. I think I do have some anxiety...
- Not sleeping at all 27th March 2007
... s doing weird things. I have been on lunesta and ambien with no luck. Even a higher dose of the xanax...j...
... see if they can help me to sleep naturally again..... ambien usualy works for me too, but i find even if i get...
- Ambien weirdness 25th March 2007
... Like the previous poster said, DO NOT EVER TAKE AMBIEN UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO GO TO SLEEP. This doesnt mean...
... I took Ambien briefly after I was in the hospital with PE's. That...
... often knights and ladies in waiting!!!
I can't Ambien though and go straight to bed. It doesnt' work that...
... i think ambien is a dangerous drug to many people....i too would...
... WOW, I take ambien 10 mgs but have taken it right at bed time with the...
... OMG!I thought I was going crazy! I've been taking Ambien for about 3 months, and at first it was fine. Now...
... I can't take Ambien . I took one dose at bedtime and slept like the pamplet ... happening I called my doctor and told him I thought the Ambien was doing it. He agreeed and told me that I was having ... negative side effects that can happen from taking ambien I was shocked. Some of them were sucide attempts,...
... I am on Ambien and have never done any of the stuff you mentioned...
... time I don't think I should... lol
I never took Ambien but I accidentally read someone else's post on another ... could attribute it to was yet another one of those Ambien sleepwalking incidents. Her arm wasn't broken when ... she went to sleep that night before taking the Ambien .'
Thought I'd share that story. And be careful...
... responses really freaked me out here. My doctor prescribed Ambien CR to me yesterday because he didn't feel I was getting...
- Cant Go back to sleep... 23rd March 2007
... first time was always the problem before I went on Ambien CR which really works for me. However, I'm a big ... and still have to follow a routine. I.e. take the Ambien CR, brush my teeth, drink a little water, get in bed...
... after the head doc and a b/c I have sleep apnea too). Ambien CR has been a huge help for me. Lunesta was not....
- Ambien CR/Anxiety? 20th March 2007
... I can't take Ambien CR. It gave me anxiety and panic attacks, not in ... the morning, but after taking the Ambien , plus I didn't sleep that great on it, maybe 3 hours ... total. I do think it's possible that Ambien could cause and/or exacerbate your anxiety, but it...
... supplements. I suppose the obvious answer is that the ambien does not agree with one of these meds, however I've ... I'm glad to hear someone else has had trouble with ambien causing panic attacks and anxiety (but sorry you suffered...
... it may be the klopin, the anti depressive, or the ambien cr that are causing problems...or it may be a combination...
... ambien CR never worked for me, neither does ambien ...neither made me tired and both made me hallucinate...
... kato,
I have taken Ambien CR every night for months at my psychiatrist's and...
... makes me tired but I may just be getting acclimated. Ambien CR is a wonder drug for me to get to sleep whereas...
... prescribed, so be careful. I'm glad you are doing well with ambien cr. It works for me, but I wake up very agitated and...
- Long Term Side Effects of Ambian 16th March 2007
... Depression is listed as a side effect on the ambien information sheet. In trials I think it was something...
... I have been taking Ambien for over 6 months and still take it nightly with the...
- Rozerem for sleep 15th March 2007
... really made me tired the next day. Really lazy. Then ambien . I really liked ambien, but got dependant on it. ... was quiete expensive. I'm not saying much bad about ambien , for short term use of less then a month it's an amazing ... was on to Rozerem. It didn't have a kick to it like Ambien or Xanax. It didn't really seem to do much. My doctor...
... high a tolerance so i had to stop taking them.
Ambien and Ambien CR never worked for me from the start....
... take it during the day xanax seems the way to go... ambien works for me too but the copay is too pricey plus...
... take it during the day xanax seems the way to go... ambien works for me too but the copay is too pricey plus...
... take it during the day xanax seems the way to go... ambien works for me too but the copay is too pricey plus...
- Ambien and Alcohol 14th March 2007
... as you arent drinking around the time you took the ambien , I'd say you are fine....
- Anybody tried lunesta? 13th March 2007
... Depends on person. I use Ambien CR. I also suffer from OSA so it really helps me ... get to sleep with the CPAP. My friend thought Ambien was a joke but Lunesta worked great for him. Lunesta ... worked 1/4 of the time for me as compared to 90% with Ambien CR. You and your doc will just need to see what works...
... I've used ambien . Helps me get to sleep, but its only good for about...
... [QUOTE=maintainin;2856008]I've used ambien . Helps me get to sleep, but its only good for about ... Of course, I still awake 4-10 times a night using Ambien CR but getting to sleep (and my sleep apnea) were...
... going to have to try something else I think. I did try ambien CR last night as a matter of fact. Worked for about ... was easier to fall back asleep on it than the usual ambien . But for some reason it leaves me really groggy the...
... First went on Zoloft, then Wellbutrin (was using Ambien or Lunesta during this time too), then starting falling...
- Having trouble getting Lunesta 12th March 2007
... I had no trouble getting Lunesta and Ambien CR. I must say, though, that I do not like Lunesta ... me STAY asleep, so it wasn't worth it.
I love Ambien CR... I work nights and don't go to sleep until between ... that'll put you right to sleep! But like Lunesta or Ambien , don't take Valarian if you can't sleep for a full...
