Ambien Discussion & Q/A

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I just smoked around half a bowl of weed and im pretty high right now. I have half a pill of ambien, and im pretty tired so would it be ok if I took it? Would there be adverse or dangerous effects? If so what are they, and if not does it ruin the weed high, or just what will it do? Thanks in advance.

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The Ambien will increase the drowsiness you are already experience, and the weed will increase the effects of the Ambien-excessive sedation, in my opinion. Its not going to get you “higher”, if that’s what you are going for-your just going to pass out!

I just smoked around half a bowl of weed and im pretty high right now. I have half a pill of ambien, and im pretty tired so would it be ok if I took it? Would there be adverse or dangerous effects? If so what are they, and if not does it ruin the weed high, or just what will it do? Thanks in advance.

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The Ambien will increase the drowsiness you are already experience, and the weed will increase the effects of the Ambien-excessive sedation, in my opinion. Its not going to get you “higher”, if that’s what you are going for-your just going to pass out!

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depressed mood, thoughts of hurting yourself;
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unusual thoughts, risk-taking behavior, decreased inhibitions, no fear of danger;
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anxiety, aggression, feeling restless or agitated;
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hallucinations, confusion, loss of personality.

Less serious Ambien side effects may include:

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daytime drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, feeling “drugged” or light-headed;
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lack of coordination;
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amnesia, forgetfulness;
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vivid or abnormal dreams;
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nausea, constipation;
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stuffy nose, sore throat;
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headache, muscle pain; or
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blurred vision.

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A review medical publication found that long term use of zolpidem is associated with drug tolerance, drug dependence, rebound insomnia and CNS related adverse effects. It was recommended that zolpidem be used for short periods of time using the lowest effective dose. Non-pharmacological treatment options however, were found to have sustained improvements in sleep quality. Animal studies of the tolerance inducing properties have shown that in rodents zolpidem has less tolerance producing potential than benzodiazepines but in primates the tolerance producing potential of zolpidem was the same as that of benzodiazepines.Tolerance can develop in some people to the effects of zolpidem in just a few weeks. Abrupt withdrawal of zolpidem may cause delirium, seizures or other severe effects, especially if used for prolonged periods and at high dosages. When drug tolerance and physical dependence to zolpidem has developed, treatment usually entails a gradual dose reduction over a period of months in order to minimise withdrawal symptoms which can resemble those seen during benzodiazepine withdrawal. Failing that, an alternative method which may be necessary for some patients is a switch to a benzodiazepine equivalent dose of a longer acting benzodiazepine drug such as diazepam or chlordiazepoxide followed by a gradual reduction in dosage of the long acting benzodiazepine. Sometimes for difficult to treat patients an inpatient flumazenil rapid detoxification program can be used to detox from a zolpidem drug dependence or addiction.However, it should be noted that this treatment approach closely parallels that of the highly controversial rapid opiate detoxification therapy, which critics claim lacks long-term efficacy and can actually be detrimental to a patient’s long-term recovery. Additionally, there have been many questions raised about the ethics as well as safety of rapid detox following a number of deaths resulting from the procedure.

Alcohol has cross tolerance with GABAa receptor positive modulators such as the benzodiazepines and the nonbenzodiazepine drugs. For this reason alcoholics or recovering alcoholics may be at increased risk of physical dependency on zolpidem. Also, alcoholics and drug abusers may be at increased risk of abusing and or becoming psychologically dependent on zolpidem. Zolpidem should be avoided in those with a history of Alcoholism, drug misuse, or in those with history of physical dependency or psychological dependency on sedative-hypnotic drugs.

My girlfriend takes Ambien, and there are many negetive side effects. She doesn’t remember anything at all 20 minutes after taking it. She now cannot sleep at all without it. She gets headaches.
Does anybody have experience with a different option that doesn’t have the same side effects? example: Lunesta?

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Man those drugs are over rated. Many good doctors should know that. Many people just don’t get out enough. What I mean by that is exposure just being outside. Studies have shown that people who make it a point to get out and get active during day light hours, actually sleep very well. We are not nocturnal. When it’s dark out, we sleep. It’s that simple. Drag her to the doctors office for good counseling if necessary. See a psychiatrist who listens instead of jumping on the pharmacy alternatives. Avoid caffine, smoking, drugs, and booze etc…

im 18, and ive tried multiple OTC sleeping meds before and most of them have adverse effects on me. ive tried ambien and it seems to be the only thing that actually puts me to sleep. so i was woundering how would i go about seeing what doctors, etc.

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Call up a doctor & make an appointment.

I have been taking it for a long period of time and i am starting to be immune to its effects. It takes me a long time to fall asleep. I just realized what time it is and I have to get up at 7:30. That wont be enough sleep. But, since it isnt helping me to fall asleep, will it really make a difference in keeping me asleep?

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It sounds like you’ve built up a tolerance. You need to tell your Dr and get your meds changed.

As far as whether or not it will keep you asleep for 7-8 hours even though it takes you a long time to fall asleep – I’m no expert but I wouldn’t think so. I’d guess that it wears off after the 7-8 hours. You might be groggy in the morning though.

What if you overdose on Zolpidem/Ambien(sedative/sleeping pill)?
Is there any long-term health risks?

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No one really knows if there are long term health risks. You can’t exactly study this in people, and overdosing animals doesn’t always tell us what happens when people OD.

However – I have known people that overdosed on ambien, and it took them a long time to recover. They suffered symptoms similar to withdrawals from extended usage.

Doctors and scientists don’t really know what ambien does to the brain and body with regular usage, let alone over dosing. We do know, however, that long term use causes a lot of unpleasant side effects, and that withdrawals from “normal” usage can be severe and very long lasting. I would imagine that overdosing would make the side effects and withdrawals worse.

And there is always that possible that all of us that take ambien are going to die of some terrible cancer in 10 or 20 years. Weird stuff like this happens.

Is it alright to take while pregnant? I have been taking it since even before I got pregnant. I am 26 weeks along now. Is it effecting my child? Bad effects? And will the doctor take me off of it soon? Any information or experiences would be so greatly appreciated! Thank you!

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Look here medshops.org It may help you. Good luck!

I am fighting it and I know i should not do this, but I wasnt to study the effects on what it does to me. I took it 20mins ago. I am can’t type and I feel like I am drunk. I don’t feel bad, just a louse who can’t get this together.
Thanks to all answers. I am still awake but in that mind numbing stage and I feel inadequate to keep my eyes focused. *** this is an educational research on this *** no one will be harmed. Only maybe harmed by bumping into the bed post. heheh
I have been on Ambien for two months. I take it only when I have racing thoughts. I am prescribed 15 pills per month and I have only taken 6 of them this month. I don’t find that the natural remedies work for me. I feel well rested and in a better frame of mind the next day. The chemicals in our bodies are different. So, if something works for you, Great. If not don’t go around trying to be the doc you are not. Peace

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Havent used it but you wont last, you will fall asleep if that is how you feel only 20 mins of use. So sorry you dont think you will be able to fight it for much longer so Hang in there !!! LoL
Hey maybe ill try one so ill get my zzzzz’s hehe
Good luck n dont fall asleep in the puter it wont be comfortable, relax so you will sleep sound n cozzy.
Fun zzzz’s