Ambien during pregnancy

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1102799 tn?1269237714 Has anyone ever had insomnia during pregnancy? I swear there must be something else I could be doing to help my body get back on track! My Dr has prescribed 10 mg of ambien but it dosent seem to help me fall asleep.HELP!
Avatar f tn I've looked up a lot about ambien during pregnancy and I haven't found anything saying you shouldn't take it or that it'll harm the baby. Has anyone spoken to their doctor about ambien? I've had ambien prescription for years and it's really hard for me to sleep. No I'm not addicted, I used to take it only once or twice a week. It wasn't an every day thing. But it gets sooooo hard for me to sleep some nights so I'm wondering if it's safe.
Avatar f tn My dr knew about my habit last year and told me that ambien during pregnancy was ok as long as i was not taking a lot. But i have a new dr this year and I am going to have to tell them.
Avatar f tn Has anyone ever been given ambien during pregnancy? I just started on it last night to help me sleep. Anyone have any negative effects? Should i be worried about my babies?
202436 tn?1326474333 It seems that the most concern is when it's taken in the first trimester. It seems it's only recommended when there are no other alternatives. There seems to be confusion on what class it is, cause I've seen it labeled as both a C and D. Call and get a second opinion and see if there's anything else you can take. I believe you said you were using it for anxiety, nausea and sinus? If so, there might be a few better things that you can take which might be safer.
Avatar n tn what other safe sleep aides are there? my normal doctor said no but my OBGYN said up to 10 mg is safe...but she didnt specify if it was safe daily...she also said no to unisom daily...
Avatar f tn I wonder if anyone knows if it is ok to take valium and/or sleeping pills during treatment?
12796163 tn?1436135189 Didn't know that was a option.
Avatar f tn I take benadryl if I need help sleeping. 50mg at night does the trick. Im not sure how safe ambien is while prego, but I know benadryl is safe!
Avatar f tn Traveled to Asia on 3/2. In March, during the first few weeks abroad, got the cold; took 1-2 pills of Tylenol (Cold & Allergy) & Nyquil. Took 1/2 pill of Ambien one night. Had a chest X-ray on 3/11 (immigration purpose). Was drinking 1-2 small glasses of beer or wine daily for about 2 weeks in early March. Am worried about my first pregnancy and would appreciate medical information on risks to the embryo development. Am considering options in a foreign land.
Avatar f tn When I looked it up online it seems to be a bit of a controversial topic. Some say its save and others say its not especially when starting it near delivery.
Avatar f tn has anyone taken Ambien while pregnant? I stopped taking it as soon as I found out, but now im 8 weeks and I cant sleep at all. Im tossing & turning which is keeping my husband awake! Everything ive read on Ambien says its not been proven to harm the baby, but I want to be sure. I never asked my ob about it because I stopped taking it. I cant sleep! What can I do?
Avatar f tn I am no longer taking ambien and have been taking OTC Unisom. Which is safe during pregnancy. Even when taken at 8-9pm im still wide awake until 2-3 am. What can i do?
Avatar f tn ll suggest that the human body is designed to work during daylight and sleep during night darkness. So, try to be sure you get lots of light during the day and get some reasonable level of exercise. If you have a sedimentary life/work you need to put in some time exercising, just walking for 20 or 30 minutes a day should help. Then avoid eating and drinking anything with a stimulant in it during the hours before bedtime.
Avatar f tn I sometimes have a hard time going to sleep during the day. My last pregnancy I took Ambien but want to avoid it this pregnancy. As i became too dependent on it and baby didn't move much due to taking it. He also came a month early. I dont think it was because of Ambien but i just dont wanna take that chance again. A friend told me melatonin is all natural and i should try that. Has anyone taken it while pregnant. Im 13 weeks if that makes a difference.
1194973 tn?1385503904 I know of at least 2 other women that were prescribed Ambien during pregnancy for OCCASIONAL sleepless nights...maybe you could look into that? Unisom seems like it wouldn't be that effective to me but I dunno maybe someone else has experience with it.
Avatar m tn Hi there! Ambien is ok during pregnancy. My dr prescribed me some during pregnancy. Its not ideal but if u can stop taking it it would be better. Some pain meds are fine too. See an ob and get prenatal care and let them know the meds you are taking. Glad u are having a change of heart. There are lots of resources for you and your little one. Most areas have a Hope center or pregnancy center that will give you all kinds of info and help. Best of luck to you!
491910 tn?1209366193 Sorry... I'm trying to wean off ambien too. I never took it during the day. I am down to 2.5 mg a night and am sleeping better than when I was taking 10mg or the 12.5 mg CR. I have been at 2.5 for probably a week. I'm hoping I will be able to jump off soon. I remember when I first started taking it, it was such a nice feeling to just be so sleepy and fall right to sleep. Good luck on your taper.
501205 tn?1227345442 During ambien I fell asleep with food in my mouth. I once fell out at a stoplight while waiting for it to change. My wife and Son have even better stories, but I dont recall them...isnt that stuff wonderful??
1589929 tn?1310066922 Hi, I think the not sleeping well is the bane of every pregnant woman at some stage of their pregnancy, However it sounds like you have had this problem before pregnancy. I am going through terrible sleeping patterns and its driving me batty. I hope you find something that can assist you to sleep that won't hurt the baby. all the bes.
Avatar n tn While I was in the office, I forgot to ask whether this new drug could interact with the Ambien, so I stopped taking the Ambien until I could see my doctor again. About a month went by in which I did not use Ambien at all. During this time, the abdominal pains gradually lessened over a period of weeks, and eventually disappeared.
8653684 tn?1399350052 Is melatonin ok to take during pregnancy?? I literally have to have help with sleep and I just wanna make sure its ok to take with baby ?
Avatar n tn Is ambien good to use during withdrawl? Also does anyone know if ambien can be prescribed at dosages larger than 10 mg, like take 1-2 as needed?
Avatar f tn Does anyone know a capable doctor in Florida who can help someone taper off of Ambien and Xanax - Tampa area?
20922415 tn?1661860103 During the reproductive years, the pituitary gland in the brain generates hormones (follicle-stimulating hormone [FSH] and luteinizing hormone [LH]) that cause a new egg to mature and be released from its ovarian follicle each month. As the follicle develops, it produces the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone, which thicken the lining of the uterus called the endometrium.