- I got the meds to help with withdrawls, so I guess tomorrow is the big day! 23rd January 2004
... regular doctor to call me in a refill for my Soma and Ambien , so that can be added to my list. If you guys can...
... blown. Hit the hot-tub and took some Advil and an Ambien but did not sleep hardly any due to the sweats and ... and crying, crying , crying! Again, took Advil and Ambien and still got very little sleep.
Day 3- A tad ... sleep a little this night (with the help of Advil and Ambien ) and that encouraged me alot!
By Day 5 and 6 and...
- Hello everyone! Hydro free now for two months! 23rd January 2004
... that has helped me through it all besides the sub is Ambien . The pill from God. I have been taking it for years...
- Back from the Living dead - Hello 23rd January 2004
... thing that is going to fix that!!! Although i heard ambien works, but that is addictive too. And i heard it...
- My story (now on day 6) 21st January 2004
... sleep aids of one sort or another - from ativan to ambien etc. This is your chance to be totally free - take...
- Vicodin w/d Update 20th January 2004
... days. I could not have made it without Xanax and Ambien .
I am really proud of you! Keep up the good...
- Could use some advice on how to tell my doctor 19th January 2004
... together. My doctor prescribes me percocet, soma and ambien . I have already stopped taking the soma and ambien ... withdrawls or problems getting off the soma, but the ambien s were a little harder. I didn't have any withdrawls ... from the ambien , I just couldn't fall asleep without them. It took ... about a week for my body to get use to not having the ambien s, but I got through it. Now all I have to beat is...
- feeling funky 15th January 2004
... vikes I had major sleeping issues so my doc put me on ambien and have only been on them 2 weeks because I have ... when the night comes I look forward to taking the ambien because it justs gives you a good night sleep and ... too deep. In the future I should do the same. Is ambien a known addictive drug that is hard to come off of...
... not sure if I should get worried, I have been taking ambien 1 pill half hour before I go to sleep. I have only ... tomorrow I couldn't sleep at all so my doc gave me ambien (what a great help). Have you heard people getting...
- havent been here in a while... 15th January 2004
... and no xanax since early dec!!! !!I was prescribed ambien to help me sleep i have only abused them 2 times{taking...
- Who's awake on this Graveyard Shift??? 15th January 2004
... makes me feel panicky for some reason. I love the way ambien makes me feel. It really helps, but I develop a tolerance...
... makes me feel panicky for some reason. I love the way ambien makes me feel. It really helps, but I develop a tolerance...
... know I still have bottles filled with Kolonopin and Ambien . I will be careful, but I am definitely making one...
... situation. Careful with that klonopin too! At least ambien is not a benzo, but I develop a habit with that pretty...
... run, take a long, hot bath afterwards, maybe take an Ambien for aid in sleep and read a good book- you will sleep...
... feel bad. But my doctor called in a refill on my ambien (wasn't sure if she would) and I am happy about that...
... you last night--I lucked out and my doc approved my ambien refill! But that was kind of bad, because I slept...
- I had to take one! 13th January 2004
... don't think I was on it long enough. Have you tried Ambien for sleep? I have to use it occasionally just to ... After three or four nights of no sleep...I'll take an Ambien . Just don't want to have to rely on them every night...
- To John3:16, Rosietee--and all of us facing a new day 12th January 2004
... And, for me, the antidepressants and my one-a-night Ambien gave me some sense of normality...so you won't hear...
- yinsky, I hope the sun is always on your face... 11th January 2004
... hardest obstacles to recovery. Hated trazadone, loved ambien (but like to take too much).
Congratulations and...
- Root, Are you lurking and Okay? 9th January 2004
... have to take my anti-depressant only and maybe and Ambien here and there for sleeplessness, but this is just...
... have to take my anti-depressant only and maybe and Ambien here and there for sleeplessness, but this is just...
- addiction center tells me no help 4 ambien 7th January 2004
... pompous a**. You'll have a better chance getting of off ambien because it's a non benzo hypnotic. You cant take...
... an addiction center to ask for help for getting off ambien (let me clarify) if there is help to be bought. The...
... specialist about 5 years ago and ofcourse, he gave me Ambien . He couldn't stress enough that is was non-addictive...
... specialist about 5 years ago and ofcourse, he gave me Ambien . He couldn't stress enough that is was non-addictive...
... issues with sleeping so I go to my doctor he gives me ambien no problem 10mg pills one at nite. I have been on ... and now I will probably have trouble getting off the ambien .
Do you build a tolerance with the ambien? I...
... issues with sleeping so I go to my doctor he gives me ambien no problem 10mg pills one at nite. I have been on ... and now I will probably have trouble getting off the ambien .
Do you build a tolerance with the ambien? I...
- Suboxone - and Happy New Year 7th January 2004
... Three hours a night is not nearly enough--though my Ambien does help. :-)
My support to everyone on--or off...
- hydro taper and after 4th January 2004
... the cold-turkdy. (Immodium, Benedryl, maybe some Ambien , and Xanax or Valium for a week's worth, plenty of...
- Lomotil..tell me what you know about it!!.. 4th January 2004
... Zanax, Geodon, Lexapro, Sonota, and occasionally Ambien . Her regular dr. prescribes her Lomotil, Lasix, a ... only been taking the Geodon, Lexapro, Sonota, and Ambien for a little over a year. During this year she has...
... to see how many she's taking? I wonder if it's the Ambien or Ativan that's making her act like this? I really...
- Phil--taper question 31st December 2003
... taken 15. I only take them during the day, and take ambien for sleep at night, with an occasional benzo when...
- Temazapam 30th December 2003
... are not tolerant to one maybe a non narcotic like ambien or sonata might help...
... not recommend the use of any other benzo - or indeed ambien or sonata which work in much the same way as a benzo...
- New to this board..need support 30th December 2003
...
How does this look to you? I also have about 3 ambien and 10 xanax (25mg) left, plus benadryl. Please guide...
... knows and can help see me through it. I have about 10 Ambien and as much Xanax as needed. The Benedryl also helps ... some with sleep (never did for me, but the Ambien did), but it did help with the runny nose and watery...
- Giving Up On Trazodone !!!! 30th December 2003
... that the Trazodone didn't work any better than that Ambien ...I am starting to feel that "grogyness--slow mind...
... much the same thing (no sleep ) when he tried me on Ambien , restoril and this last one Trzadone (200mg. )...
... pain, he had to go to detox
Be careful with the Ambien too, Im SOOO addicted to that I cant even nap without...
... Discuss your situation with your healthcare provider.
Ambien is for short term usage. I was on that when I first ... thinking I was fine with the all of the above mentioned. Ambien is also HIGHLY addictive. It stops working and can ... Dr. about raising the Trazodone...don't go with the Ambien ....
... Went to see a sleep disorder doctor and he prescribed Ambien . I worked great and I kinda alternated between Ambien...
... Went to see a sleep disorder doctor and he prescribed Ambien . I worked great and I kinda alternated between Ambien...
... people avoid all other pills - sleepers - benzos, soma, ambien etc etc - as further chemicals will slow down and...
- got to say something 29th December 2003
... habit and have also taken occasional Benzos (including Ambien ) for sleep since. I felt the week to two of severe...
... family-" which is a central nervous system depressant. Ambien is not a narcotic- it is a hypnotic sedative. They...
- Gregg is going on his 28th hr clean of vikodens 28th December 2003
... a really heavy Advil or tylenol. Does he have any Ambien for the night sleeping? Is he taking hot showers to...
- TRAZODONE---Does anyone know about it???? 26th December 2003
... and it may work great for you- so atleast try it. Ambien works best for me if I have gone several days without...
... me. thus no schedure 3 drugs for me yet!!!! I tried ambien for 10 days with no help for my insomnia. I wonder...
... be awake again till tomorrow morning. Why doesn't Ambien or this trazdone work on me ?????
Some...
... about your history however, as you also stated that ambien does nothing either. what other meds do you take...
... least. I really don't know why. My experience with Ambien was bizarre: it did just the opposite for me - it...
... sounds odd.
It's also odd to me that the trazadone and ambien didn't work for you as far as sleep.
But insomnia...
- Going Cold Turkey Tomorrow Need Adice 26th December 2003
... enough not to care what was going on. I also took Ambien to sleep at night because insomnia makes the withdrawl ...
My doc said that the soma would be ok and the Ambien so this is not advice that will get you killed- :...
... helps each other out. It feels good thanks
Is Ambien a prescribed drug from a doctor or is it over the...
- most painless and effective methods for withdrawls 21st December 2003
... feelings of wanting to crawl out of your skin. Get some Ambien to sleep thru the night. Get some vitamins for health...
- Abusing suboxone? 20th December 2003
... doc would give you anything to deal with this like Ambien or something? Do you take any xanax or anything?...
- Suboxone Taper 19th December 2003
... name for amphetamines), heroin, methadone, ultram, ambien , valium and I'm sure a bunch of others....
... name for amphetamines), heroin, methadone, ultram, ambien , valium and I'm sure a bunch of others.
i agree with...
- Froggirl..are you ok? 12th December 2003
... crying, etc. When I went cold turkey...the Xanax and Ambien (for sleep) saved me! I am not saying you can't do...
... soon? Get from him/her a supply of extra Xanax- some Ambien to sleep- some multi-vitamins for energy and health...
- Please help - I'm scared! 11th December 2003
... morphine) 360 mg day, fiorinal/codeine - 3x daay, Ambien for sleep and now the Spinal surgeon has added Narco...
... Just curious about taking the ambien for sleep. After taking all the narcotics during ... the day, does the ambien really help you sleep? Do you really need it to sleep...
- Suboxone fears 11th December 2003
... same people, if you try and put them to sleep with ambien or tranquilizers, they get speedy.
I was told when...
- Withdrawls from Suboxone Vs Hydrocodone 9th December 2003
... relaxation (non narcotic) when ever you need to relax
Ambien 10mg for sleep 1-2 a night
Ibuprofen 800 mg for pain...
- Hydrocodone withdrawel treatment plan...will it work? 8th December 2003
... what you need except I would ask my doctor for some Ambien ~ that is the only way I got ANY sleep. The Melatonin ... sleep, ask your doctor for just a week's worth of Ambien . It saved me in that it gave me atleast three or...
... what you need except I would ask my doctor for some Ambien ~ that is the only way I got ANY sleep. The Melatonin ... sleep, ask your doctor for just a week's worth of Ambien . It saved me in that it gave me atleast three or...
... if you had nothing. In the first two weeks I had Ambien for sleep and Soma to relax. It didnt take the feeling...
- kindaunwell please read 8th December 2003
... them they cause black out. and if you over take the ambien it dosen't help it has the same effect I take 20 mg...
- A very real KLONOPIN scare!! 8th December 2003
... He said to continue with and then he gave me some Ambien for sleep,and 2 other meds called KOLONOPIN 0.5gm ... , and CLONIDINE 0.1mg
Well the Ambien didn't do much good(mabe a little drousy), but i felt...
... anything about this Drug??? Its suppose to be similar to Ambien (which had no affect at all on me ), but from a "different...
- vicoden and hearing problems 4th December 2003
... clean of everything (except the one or twice a week Ambien ) and I am starting to think I may be in the clear...
- Sometin wrong? 3rd December 2003
... going to sleep even after my Xanax. He had given me Ambien but I'm out and haven't gone back to him yet.... I...
- Xanax detox one year ago 2nd December 2003
... with the sleep issue... I take Xanax too for sleep or Ambien ... But I don't take the Ambien regularly so it's primarly...
... No, never tried ambien before. My doctors are probably afraid to prescribe...
- Time to pay the Piper! 25th November 2003
... I took ambien for 2 months and apparently my body got hooked on...
- suboxone withdrawal symptoms #2 24th November 2003
... I dosed in excess I could die. He also prescribed Ambien for me, Cymbalta to battle the inevitable depression ... but it was planned over a weekend, so i took some Ambien and slept through most of it. Third day off I felt...
- Willow -- where are ya???? 20th November 2003
... just wondering if you were able to get a script for Ambien and get some sleep? The other post got a little heated...
... Hey Michelle----no i did not get any ambien ...i have been roughing it out, although last night...
- new girl needing help! 19th November 2003
... dehydrated. As far as sleep goes, I took a prescription, Ambien , but it needs to be used for a short time if your...
- HELP----I still can't sleep 17th November 2003
... thru-out the day. I really need some opinions on Ambien ...what do you guys think??? I really think if i could ... off to a hotel for the night, with about couple of Ambien in my pocket and SLEEPING
Well i will try anything...
... Lisa,
When I couldn't sleep I used Ambien and it let me sleep through the night. It is a wonderful...
... thru-out the day. I really need some opinions on Ambien ...what do you guys think??? I really think if i could ... off to a hotel for the night, with about couple of Ambien in my pocket and SLEEPING
Well i will try anything ... possibilitis of seizures. Please, please be careful. Ambien works in much the same way as the benzos and should ... you start messing about with the likes of xanax and ambien - then you really are on the road to hell (IMO). ...
... Ambien worked great for me during the month following detoxing ... Dr.
Making sure you don't become dependent on Ambien for sleep is the important part, thus the recommended...
... scary to read some of your posts because my OB gave me Ambien after the birth of my first child (when she finally ... Hydro's. I slept when I used and never needed the Ambien , but it has been a lifesaver since I have quit using ... another thing. I am on Subutex, but have to take an Ambien every now and then to get rested (I am not sleeping ... to raise three little ones! Lisa, I would try the Ambien for just a time or two and get rested. You know to...
... asked me these types of questions, wouldn't give me Ambien . Xanax was rx'ed for me & apparently was the right...
... been the usual suspects. Prof Ashton states that Ambien and Sonata (altho not the same class as benzos) work ... them to stop completely. If you start taking xanax, ambien etc you are going to end up in a very very dark place...
... however I and others like me have had success with Ambien . I understand what you went through was hell, but ... I am drug free and used Ambien as prescribed and it helped me sleep. I think people ... opinion, I just happen to disagree slightly as I know Ambien helped me and under a Dr.'s supervision it could possibly...
... think these drugs can be used properly. I have used Ambien before, sparingly, and never experienced a problem...
... They are non hypnotic and wont give you the trouble Ambien or Xanax will give you....
... benzo/hypnotic route. But like I said, I have used Ambien off and on for quite some time and never had a problem...
... matter....
I am gonna try to get my hands on some Ambien ....calling the doctor this morning. I have no idea...
... Hey Lisa,
I think you should try some Ambien . You have used it before, know it works well for...
... going from one drug to another. ex. Zoloft, XanaX, Ambien , Pot. Just take what your doctor ordered for you,...
... John 3:16]Hey Lisa,
I think you should try some Ambien . You have used it before, know it works well for...
... was beyond hell. However, I was prescribed Xanax and Ambien and they worked great for me. Was my experience invalid...
... another. Off opiates and onto benzos(or benzo-like Ambien )...come on, what if she is one of those who does run ... existant; it was somehow all my fault!
Well, on to Ambien , which worked a little and then the doctor stopped ... ..hellish withdrawals followed, worse than opiate- Ambien combined!
Finally, one doc suggested a psych.. ... she tapered off of that, there would be no need for Ambien or anything else for that matter? Of course, I think...
- Can't do this anymore, I have had enough! 13th November 2003
... still am taking the percocets along with soma and ambien . When I originally posted several months ago, I was ... take up to 9 10/325 percocets, 4 sommas and a 1/2 ambien at night.
This all started out because of a back...
- Suboxone feedback 12th November 2003
... the sub- I can't sleep without taking a Melatonin or Ambien or something. CANNOT SLEEP! Good for you.
Take...
- Amiben troubles vs hydrocodone 12th November 2003
... I got a bottle of 60 ambien a little more than a month ago to try and help me ... miserably only to stay up late at night and then take an ambien at 4 or 5 in the morning which only is making my problem ... that.
Last night I tried falling asleep without an ambien and did so about 5am only to wake up in a cold sweat ... bit.
not to discourage anyone who might be using ambien but I would take the WD's of hydrocodone any day over ... what I experienced trying to sleep without an ambien ....
... Coming off Ambien is like being in a nightmare on elmstreet movie. Freddie...
... this will be my 4th night off ambien completely and I am still having cold sweats at night...
... I think Ambien is closely related to benzodiazepines; the withdrawals...
- safe taper schedule for ambien? 8th November 2003
... tool's on this site for all the thread's regarding ambien addiction. Plerahaps in there somewhere you can find...
... tool's on this site for all the thread's regarding ambien addiction. Plerahaps in there somewhere you can find...
- Ambien addiction - so support system - SCARED 7th November 2003
... those trauma's in your life. I don't know much about ambien W/D's but you have found the right place to talk about...
... re going through. I too am addicted/dependent on Ambien . I have been taking them for 3 plus years and am...
... something about it. I'm a little confused....are you on Ambien AND Xanax....or is the Ambien just the problem? You ... Xanax is just as bad. Well...now it's the same with Ambien .....a little pill to help one get to sleep and not ... more and more people that are having problems with Ambien , sigh.
I know you are already scared.....and it ... Take good good care!.....H.H.
Hi
I was put on ambien /xanax three years ago in order to help me cope ith ... effexor and temazepam.
I am rampantly addicted to ambien . It has gotten to the point that I will take as many ... never last through a month.
When I stop taking ambien , I have night sweats, insomnia, terrifying nightmares ... scared that my choices now are: feel like **** on ambien or feel like **** in ambien withdrawal.
:(...
... doing crack they don't want to help you. What can ambien addicts do? I need some real REM!...
... .
Maybe you two would like to learn more about ambien addiction. Why don't you do a search in this forum ... and look for all the post's regarding " ambien addiction". I know I have seen people here before ... some good advice. One of the thing's I do know about ambien is that it cause's memory loss. Short term memory...
... While it's true Ambien is not technically a benzo, it does cover the same...
... place in Newport Beach CA that supposedly detoxed from Ambien . There was a message on the site quoting actress Krisiti...
... Yep, Ambien is alot like the benzodiazepine class of drugs. Your...
... for the info, I Finally had a night of sleep without Ambien last night. My first in a year. My head started to...
- Screwed Up 6th November 2003
... hours & I was at the pharmacy picking up a scrip for ambien and one amitriptlyne. But I never took it and I dumped...
- Please Help me with CT, please please! 30th October 2003
... for sleeping if you can't get a Dr prescription for Ambien . Also Phenergan for nausea will require a Dr script...
- The addictologist 30th October 2003
...
The Dr. said I could use some of the benzo's or ambien to help me sleep but he really didn't want me to untill...
- Day four of taper... 29th October 2003
... clonidine for the crawly skin/restless legs/arms, ambien for sleep, Imodium for the runs and bentyl for stomach...
- To the lurkers, one time posters, vetrans, ect. 28th October 2003
... you taking anything to help you? Catapras patch, ambien , ect?
Did you have a medical need for the pills or...
- How long does roxicodone stay in system? 26th October 2003
... to the testing, would it show up? (As well as her Ambien and Lorcet.) Like Phil said, insurance companies...
- Phil..a bit of advice ..please 25th October 2003
... 40mg), he also had me take Phenergan for my stomach, ambien for sleeping, clonidine (same as catapres patch) for...
- Going on OPRAH... 24th October 2003
... are able to sleep tonight! It would take at least 3 ambien to knock me out before having a tv crew at my house...
- Subxone? 24th October 2003
... clonidine in the form or a patch, phenergan (stomach), ambien or benedryl (sleep), vitamins and lots of fluids and...
- last day on vicoprofen, could use some help! 22nd October 2003
... little of this as possible, as it is very addictive), Ambien or Melatonin for sleep, Benadryl for runny nose and...
- Withdrawal Help 21st October 2003
... a prescription for valium, phenergan (stomach) and ambien (for sleep). I found that if you take the daily max ... withdrawal storm when it's at its worse. If you can't get ambien for sleep then use Benedryl or melatonin, they will...
- In the midst, still, but OK 16th October 2003
... Sunday, she admitted to me that she takes restoril, ambien , and xanax to hellp her sleep, and so she can understand...
- This is the part that is soooo hard~ 14th October 2003
... cannot sleep even with my usual dose of 10 mg. of Ambien . So, I have been waking up at about 3 AM wide awake...
- Taper W/D's...?? 11th October 2003
... off a hot bath with some detox minerals.I took an ambien but I am still wide awake..sort of pondering the mess...
- Help with detox INSOMNIA! 10th October 2003
... Does Ambien rob you of REM, I think it does. Im severly addicted...
... 7 nights over and over w/n sleep. OTC pills, even Ambien won't help. You have to gut it out, it does get better...
- New Member Home Detoxing 2nd October 2003
... addicition problem? if so, ask if you can give you some Ambien for sleep or call your primary and just tell them...
- Ambien ? 1st October 2003
... Afetr three straightdays of no sleep I got ahold of an Ambien 10mg pill...this was my first three days of detoxing...
... nyquil with no luck at all, the next night I got my ambien filled, I took 2 of them and still no luck or sleep...
... I have used ambien , as prescribed by a doctor, for chronic insomnia for...
... you are talking about. I need help getting off if Ambien so badly I wish they would shoot me to sleep. ...
... mgs you are up to per night? I too am addicted to Ambien and can't sleep unless I take them. I have to take...
... Luck,
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my doctor gave me some ambien but will not give me any more....
- Phil-help please 29th September 2003
... trouble" for it and am a "low life" because I'm a Ambien Addict. Whatever, I don't need that!
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- ready to stop and lovin' it 29th September 2003
... so Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Restoril, Serax, Halcion, Ambien , or Sonota...those are a few that can be used to help...
- liver damage? 26th September 2003
... how medication effects each of us. I take 20mg of Ambien at night now and don't have the hangover effect like...
... How are things going now?
Belle,
I used to love the Ambien . It was my favorite sleep aid. However, it has a...
... Originally posted by verylucky:
Belle,
I used to love the Ambien . It was my favorite sleep aid. However, it has a ... VL,
I've got that Love/Hate relationship going with Ambien . I have to say I "love" it only because without it ... usually miss 2 nights of sleep.
I've been taking Ambien for almost 4 years with the last 2 years EVERY night ... proof is there what can you do. With the Fibro Fog, Ambien Fog and the Effexor Fog, Lortab Fog...I'm doing GREAT ... holding on with my 3 to 4 little lortabs a day, my two ambien s a night and hope like hell tomorrow never comes!...
... know what you mean by the memory loss thing w/ the Ambien . I'm told that I would have these heated conversations...
- methadone can bring peace and quiet 23rd September 2003
... woofler...have you ever tried anything like Ambien or Sonota to help you sleep. They have to be given ... Lortabs I could not sleep for nothing...I got some Ambien and it helped some. I still take a Sonota every night...
... timsworld, thanks for the reply, ambien , and sonata are the same drug also called zolpidem...
- Belle45 ! 17th September 2003
... m taking Xanax also but try not to take it daily, ambien for when I REALLY am in dire straits and imitrex for...
- elated and lucky with easy detox - two weeks later hit by mack truck - what-tha.... 17th September 2003
... years. Sadly I have to admit that I'm addicted to Ambien 10mg and have to take 20 to 25mg a night just to be ... good night. The same doctor who started me out on Ambien and kept giving me prescriptions for them for over...
- Advice on tapering..Please 2nd September 2003
... d symptoms by calming you down, and the second was Ambien , wich is for sleep. Sleep is GOLDEN during withdrawals...
- anybody else feel the same yet 2nd September 2003
... Hey, I used Ambien , but it has to be prescribed, but if you can get it...
- addiction (1st post from a new member) 27th August 2003
... either benzo or hydro, and i have stayed away from ambien for awhile now ,i would wake the next day after mixing...
- When will i be able to sleep again?? 14th August 2003
... Hey, I took Ambien and it works real well but you have to get a prescription...
