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277836 tn?1359666174 s an old school antidepressant with sedative properties, so make sure that your doctor knows about all meds (especially the antidepressants) if you consult with him about it. Melatonin worked well for me, too. If you just want off the Ambien, then ween down. abrupt CT off of Ambien can be dangerous. It acts just like benzos to our brains, so be careful. Get some aftercare as well. Talking to other addicts can get your brain to quiet down and get you through cravings.
Avatar n tn I have been taking ativan (1mg) twice a day for the anxiety and Ambien for sleep. I have four kids and work. Any advice on how to overcome the two issues?
Avatar m tn I thankfully have kicked Percocet, Xanax, and vicodin, separately, over the last year. And that other one. Those were huge steps for me. The last drug on board this body is ambien cr... And it's time for you to get off the bus! (im all enthusiastic now...lol). My addictions started when I lost my last and closest blood family member, my dad. It was a long painfull passing. He himself, addicted to painkillers... But a good dad. I love him so much. Why am I stopping? Fear.
12796163 tn?1436135189 I was having horrible pains since last night. Anywho, my doc prescribed me Ambien to take in order for me rest. Anybody taken this before?? During pregnancy?? Reading up on it makes me nervous.
Avatar f tn I just debated taking an ambien tonight, but after laying there for 3 hours worrying about how I was ever going to make it to work tomorrow, I took 10 mg. My doc gave me these about 3 months ago, as I work the third shift 2-3 nights a week and it's impossible to sleep in the afternoon with all my kiddos home! It really helped for the first month, then by the second month I would wake up after 3-4 hours, and just doze the rest of the night.
1929318 tn?1323237123 Went shopping, cooked dinner and made some fruit salad for the kids. I have no doubt my ambien addiction is behind me now. I really hope I get back some of the memories I lost. It use to be I could see a movie then see it again a month later and only remember only bits and pieces. 6 months later was like seeing it again for the 1st time. I always knew that was a side effect from the meds but it was a price I was willing to pay to sleep. I guess time will tell as far as that goes.
Avatar f tn htm#27 that there is no medicine that will help with the psychological aspect except for a medicine with benzo-like qualities, Ambien was one mentioned. I also have Trazadone. Just wondering if anyone knows about this, thanx.
Avatar f tn 2 to 2 days of w/d before and I would just ache all over and be sooo depressed and nauseous, rls, of course insomnia. I do have a few ambien, for depsperate times, and I got some velarian root which I have already tried and it works well for calming down to sleep. I hope it works for rls so I don't have to take the ambien every night. I also bought and have tried the L-tyrosine, and B6 vit.
Avatar f tn The thing I found with ambien was it would produce almost exactly 3.5 hours of sleep for me and I would pay for it the rest of the next day.
Avatar m tn 53 YO Male - I took ambien every day (10mg) for about 7 years with no problems. Late last year I went through a short bout of depression and insomnia kicked in - and still persists. I weaned off ambien and for 2 months took no meds, and got about an hour of sleep per night. I then tried anti-depressants, lunesta, melatonin, hypnosis, acupunctire all with no affect.
Avatar n tn i have been taking lortab 10/500 & ambien for about 7 years. i am currently taking hydrocodone compound 15mg(5day), klonopin& alazopram, phentermine(3day), and when i fill a script for ambien i will take up to 7 late afternoon. i will also take the ambien and klonopin throughout the day if i am out of pain meds. i dont know were to start, i have hit rock bottom. i try to stop taking one then start abusing another.
Avatar n tn Has anyone seen anything about the use of ambien for treating brain injury? I've seen some stuff about coma recovery, but nothing on general brain injury. I suffered a cerebral hemmorhage many years ago (22) and presently suffer from short term memory trouble and visual impairment (hemianopsia). About 2 years ago, I experienced insomnia and wa sgiven ambien. Since then, I've taken approx 5mg nightly and have noticed a substantial improvement in my short term memory.
Avatar f tn I can't wait until I'm finished with prednisone!! I should have taken the ambien but now its too late. Oh well..I've watched every episode of Dr Phil I had recorded. If the kids weren't asleep I would vacuum the house! Besides the sleep thing I think my body is finally getting used to the steroids. I don't feel so down in the dumps. I feel better about my diagnosis.
1218318 tn?1266808601 Hi~ I'm glad you posted this. But,sorry for what you're going through... I am not a fan of Ambien. Although I think sleep meds and anti anxiety meds have their place, not one is useful long term. Ambien has some very weird side effects for many people. I've witnessed this first hand. My Mom took it for a brief period until I flushed it!! She was doing some strange things in the middle of the night...anyway... Some folks need help with sleep,RLS etc..during withdrawals.
Avatar n tn Ambien acts just like a benzo and should be treated as such. It's very easy early on to look for pharmaceutical solutions to physical and mental problems. It's the very definition of an addict. Bite the bullet and wait for natural sleep to come. Ambien is a scary drug that has taken many lives. It's just not worth the risk.
Avatar n tn Especially when you are working, caring for your kids, the house and dogs. I feel better today but by no way mormal and I just want my life back, although it feels like it will never happen. And I was considered on a "Low dose" ! I so bad want to be normal again. Thank you all for the support!
1845824 tn?1333374427 I was put on ambien for sleep and klonopin for anxiety. I want to take a nap but can't took my benzo and still can't. Took two and still can't... I dont want to trade drugs. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.. feel low and alone. sux 9 days no opiots.. Whats goin on?
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.
1428440 tn?1287390379 Hi everyone I have not around for a few weeks I have not been feeling to well. I am here for some ideas and advice. I went to the suboxone doctor on Monday and I tested positive for benzo's. I was stunned when the test came back positive. I have not taken anything that is any form of a benzo and the doctor says that not any of the medicines I am on could cause a positive test.
Avatar f tn I will try breaking the pill in half for the next few days so it will be 3.25. I have taken Ambien before but never for a month.
Avatar m tn Tell him if he loves you that he would get help. Tell him you would do the same for him. Do you have kids. Maybe he will do it for them.
906819 tn?1242453662 My own opinion, and it's only an opinion, that none of these drugs was intended to treat sleep problems. They're way too strong for that. (Well, Ambien was created for sleep, my bad). You've been treated with antipsychotics, and yes, they are sedating, but sedation isn't sleep, it isn't a natural sleep cycle.
606906 tn?1220683669 I do still have back pain but am willling to try anything whar I dont have to use narco meds. I am also dependent on Ambien and Lorazepam for sleep and anxiety...Any IDEAS PLEASE I can take a walk at the state fair, grocery store, mall, park with out my back killling me.
Avatar f tn should i fill it or let it be? I have horrible pms and will need something for it when it hits! Is ambien alright to take to sleep also?