Posts Tagged ‘sleep’
Any one out there taking Ambien for Insomnia?
If you are taking it nightly and for a long time do you have any bad side effects?
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Some of the people I’ve talked to who took it said that they had hallucinations. That’s about the worst side effect I’ve been told about. Others say they sometimes wake up after 7 to 8 hours of sleep still feeling groggy. Most of the users say they rested better with the medicine. Each person’s body reacts differently with different drugs.
Can taking 2 10 mg of Ambien hurt you?
I have super bad insomina and the only way I can get sleep is by taking 2 10mg of Ambien. I am prescribed to take only one but that doesn’t help. If I only take one I am still awake at 2 am. Will taking 20 mg a night hurt me?
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Perhaps just asking for the higher dose of 12.5 will be enough to make the difference. I would see your Dr and talk to him/her about it and what is going on. I would think doubling your dose without Dr approval can be harmful. On the Ambien website it said the dose of 12.5 should not be exceeded. I have pasted a section of info off the site for you. There is an abundance of info on Ambien..so maybe tonight if you are restless look into it and inform yourself on what is going into your body and ways you can correct your sleep issues. I feel bad for you, sleep is so very important to your health..good luck and I wish you sweet dreams.
If your healthcare professional thinks Ambien is right for you, he or she will prescribe either a 6.25 mg or 12.5 mg dose. For many adults taking Ambien, the 12.5 mg dose is initially recommended. Once you have used Ambien for a while, your healthcare professional may adjust your prescription to a different dosage. The total Ambien dose should not exceed 12.5 mg per day.
Although Ambien can be taken for as long as your prescriber recommends, each person is unique—as are each person’s sleep problems. For some people, taking Ambien every night is indicated by their healthcare professional and can be beneficial. For others, occasional use may be their healthcare professional’s recommended solution. If you are unsure how often you should take Ambien or any sleep medication, it is important that you speak to your healthcare professional.
why can;t you have a beer or glass or wine when taking Ambien?
Having a beer or a glass or wine before taking my Ambien on the way to bed seems to help me sleep better. Just checked out of Mayo Clinic for sleep disorder, but did not think to ask the question.. Does it make the Ambie work less? I am suffer from insomia of which i was told there was no cure. Can anyone out there help me. I’ve been up since 1 a.m., but usually sleep tl 2—going to bed at 9 (central time). I’ve been so depressed since he told me there was no cure for it and that I’d be on meds the rest of my life. The trouble is, I’ve gone through the gambit of meds for the last sixteen years when I was first diagnosed with this.. Anyone out there that can give me some help, I would greatly appreaciate it.
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Ambien is a seditive formulated to assist in inducing sleep. Alcohol intensifies this mechanism of action which can result in extreme sedation, inability to concentrate/blackouts, decreased respirations, lucid dreams(just to name a few). Not to mention, the two combined can cause “sluggishness” for a couple of days.
Need a sleeping aid alternative to Ambien?
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…
Can you get addicted to the sleeping pill Ambien?
ive been on it for about a month and a half and have found that im having major mood swings and seem to have some memory loss issues. i also CANNOT sleep without it! i didnt take it tonight and now i cant sleep at all and im extremely moody ands shakey but i want to break the addictive cycle. what do i do?!
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Yes, it can be very addictive. If you feel that you have developed a dependency on this drug, I would suggest getting help immediately before things get even worse. I did some research. Maybe this article will help you.
how close can lorazepam and ambien be taken together?
I was prescribed ativan/lorazepam for anxiety and ambien for sleep, but I was wondering, if i have a panic attack at night and take lorazepam (1mg) how soon after is it safe to take ambien (10mg)?
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ask your doctor or look at the bottles.
Anyone who had problems with blackouts from Ambien have the same problem with Ambien CR?
My doctor says the time release action of CR is supposed to help with that.
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I was so happy to get the CR so I wouldn’t have these awful times when I did stuff and didn’t remember but the CR didn’t help me. I could fall asleep on it but then I’d wake up in the middle of the night and not be able to go back to sleep. Those blackouts are really freaky! I tend to get up and eat during these times and it’s just too weird! Hope the CR works for you!
I know ambien is a good med to take to fall asleep but whats alomst as good off the shelf?
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lol Benadryl is a great choice as a sleep medication. Plus it will get rid of that stuffy nose too! Some people have found good results with Melatonin also. It is found in the herbal section of the store. Tylenol PM works well for some people it is a mixture of diphenhydramine (the medicine in benadryl) and Tylenol. So it will get rid of any aches you have and help you sleep. Pretty much it is trial and error to see what works for you. As what is perfect for someone else may not be the right thing for you. Good luck sleeping tonight.
Lunesta, Should I take it? How powerful is it? Will it scare me?Is is stronger than ambien?
Ok, I have a prescription for Lunesta 2mg. I want to know should I take it? Is it stronger than Ambien and does it make you feel like Ambien does when it puts you to sleep? What do you think?
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Lunesta doesn’t have as many negative side effects as Ambien.
One negative side effect that it CAN have is that you wake up with a bad taste in your mouth like you’ve been sucking on an old shoe or licking blacktop all night and the taste lasts well into the late morning.
That aside, it probably works better for sleep and is safer, and not everybody gets a bad taste.
how do i get a prescription for ambien?
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.