Ambien for alcohol withdrawal

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Avatar n tn Hi, hope you are getting good sleep now. And hopefully you are not taking Ambien. I was prescribed and taking 100mg of Ambien a night for a year and a half. That's 10 10mg pills per night. Before that I was on 10mg for a few years. I was arrested for something I have zero recollection of doing. I spent 5 days in jail, on my face, dying, in medical watch. Then 5 months at an inpatient treatment facility. I did not sleep for 26 days.
Avatar m tn they gave me clonidine which is non-narcotic for the withdrawal(and knocks you out!!!!) when I got through the withdrawal I got on Cymbalta for leg pain/depression and remeron for sleep. I just love remeron. I should be a spokesperson for this drug. Not only does it have anit-depressing agents in it but it comes in a dissolvable tablet and literally takes minutes and I am out!!!! And trust me, I am a total insomniac!!! I would go to your doctor and at least give it a try!
Avatar m tn The symptoms you have are common. It took me abit before I could focus on anything and be productive. Is there anything in your life that is contributing to the stress? Seeing a doctor may be a good idea. Often times anxiety or depression show up when we stop. Good luck!!!!
Avatar n tn These symptoms are generally listed as withdrawal side effects of Ambien. Taking Melatonin at night about a half hour before the Ambien seems to eliminate these symptoms. any thoughts?
Avatar f tn I am 66 days clean off of oxy's. Here's the new problem. Since I couldn't sleep for 2 months before withdrawals, and now couldnt sleep going thru withdrawals, I asked the doctor for some kind of sleeping med. he put me on AMBIEN 10 mg's. I took it for about 2 weeks, but only cutting them in half so I was taking 5mg's a night so I could get " some sleep". Didn't want to become addicted.
Avatar f tn I'm not sure how long you've been using ambien. I used it for 9 months while on pain management with vicodin. I'm now off of both, but much to my surprise, the vicodin was much easier than the ambien for me to kick. I kicked vicodin cold turkey in February and started an ambien taper mid-march. I just finished with the ambien taper. Ambien can't be stopped suddenly; depending on for how long and how much ambien you've used.
Avatar f tn It seems that every time I stop taking ambien for a few days and I'm feeling side effects. When I wake up my head is killing me, my kidneys are killing me, and I can't stop sudden movement. I have tried to stop several times though my doctors and with therapy but its like nothing works. I try to stick with it but if I have to deal with worst side effects. I can't believe I've been in this mess since '09 and I'm taking too many to even my prescriptions out.
Avatar f tn How long does ambien withdrawal last? I have been off of it for 3 -1/2 months and struggle terribly w/ insomnia. I was on it for 4-1/2 months and it made me very sick with gastrointestinal problems, acid reflux, burning swellingin mouth, white tongue, etc. Doc did not diagnose, and said my symptoms were all caused by anxiety.
18070169 tn?1463175914 Is there anyone else out there that has had such extreme Ambien withdrawal like me? I keep reading about people who have taken it for years and the only withdrawal is no sleep.
Avatar n tn Is there any way you can get into an urgent care doctor tomorrow? Depending on your consumption, you're at a very high risk of certain heart problems as well as seizures from the withdrawal. Opiate withdrawal isn't life threatening, but alcohol and benzo withdrawal is. Please, try and get to a doctor ASAP. There's meds they can put you on short term to make the withdrawal less dangerous.
Avatar f tn Hey Shiann, I am not familiar with Ambien withdrawal. I was taking percocets but I am here if you need to talk.
Avatar f tn If you just use them for a week or so you should be fine. I have a prescription for ambien and only take them here and there. I have never had problem with them. I have gone a few weeks at a time without them. They will not drag out your withdrawals or make them worse. That being said, just take them as needed and for a short period of time. Exercise works wonders to help with the sleep. Try and wear yourself out during the day. It will also help speed the whole process up.
Avatar n tn Is the only risk with taking say half an ambien tab (5 mg) after having a glass of wine, increased drowsiness? I read some reviews that say taking ambien with alcohol can be fatal; would this be for large doses or volumes of alcohol?
Avatar f tn Since I weaned from the kratom am I going to go back through withdrawal of kratom? Is opiate withdrawal going to kick back in? I feel really good other than some anxiety, which I know tends to linger. I have a few Valium for that tho.(I don't really enjoy this kind of med so I am not worried about getting addicted to the Valium) in fact I have experimented with almost everything and nothing ever got "ahold" of me before. Its embarrassing, expensive and I just want out!
Avatar n tn Just eat a lot (force yourself) and drink a lot of fluids and take as many warm baths (baths help a LOT) as you can. If you can, take a few Valium or Ambien here and there for withdrawals, but only for 5-7 days. That way you don't get addicted to those. But sleeping through as much of the withdrawals as you can is never a bad idea. Just don't touch that Valium or Ambien after 1 week any more. Probably won't even need it a week. Maybe first 5 days and that's it.
Avatar m tn Yea, not sleeping is difficult, but the Ambien was worse. Ambien withdrawal was not pleasant for me - funny head, heart rhythm issues, and just felt bad - all after/along with my hydro withdrawals... Definitely, not worth it for me. I use 2 mg melatonin now - it's effective and SAFE. Good luck with your stuff!!!!
Avatar n tn Thank you so much for your reply! I wasn't sure if anyone would see the posting, this is my first posting. I take several ambien a day, so my dr. will not prescribe more. I have been honest and tell her that I don't sleep. I am very much addicted. I don't know where to turn. 30 for a whole month is just not enough. Today I filled a perscription for Lunesta, Very expesive $ 154. it really don't like it. I have taken 3 tonight and I am still awake.
968560 tn?1307451498 im think about asking him for ultram(tramadol) for the back pain. is anybody familiar with this med for pain? he is giving me ambien 10mg for sleep. i don want to get addicted to anything.
290532 tn?1308136770 I tapered down to 6 and then saw a doc and got on Prestiq (anti-depressant), Clonidine for the withdrawal and Klonopin for Anxiety and she gave me Ambien CR for at night and in 3 days, I went CT yesterday. At first it really took away the WD feeling, but last night it was torture. I took the ambien, the klonopin and I took .1 mg of clonidine. and my legs were driving me absolutley insane, up all night in pain. My question is, can I take a higher dose of the .
Avatar f tn I started taking Ambien & Prozac in Oct 2009. I started building a resistance so my doctor prescribed for me Restoril, that didn't work so she started me on Lunesta. After I started building a resistance to the Lunesta my doctor prescribed for me Ambien CR 12.5mg. It's now March 2010 and I need 4 or more Ambien CR to sleep. I can't sleep without it!!! I haven't taken the CR 12.5mg in 24hr and I have the common addiction symptoms.
Avatar n tn I was on 1.5 mgs of lorazepam, went down to 1 mg a day and was sleeping fine at first, now I'm having more anxiety and having trouble sleeping. I'ts been about a month. I am tempted to go back up to 1.5 again but i'm trying to remain strong. I'm even having to use some ambien to sleep and i'ts starting not to help. How long will this go on? and will my sleep pattern come back? Is it possible the withdrawls are actually getting worse?
Avatar f tn If you are missing out on time awake to join in on life, then yes I would encourage you to withdraw. I took ambien for the first few nights of my first withdrawal from opiates but I have no idea what to expect with ambien.. Keep posting and someone may relate or we will all support you in your decision to get off ambien.
Avatar f tn If you use it to help with withdrawals such as insomnia, that's what it sounds like you asking, you're only substituting another drug in place of the other(s) . Then again, it's probably worked as a 'bridge' for some people to make the withdrawal easier. But as mentioned above, it is addicting and often just prolongs the process more.