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Posted by Tepiaca on March 23, 2004, at 23:04:06
Hi
I´been taking this drug to help treat my insomnia
I´ve been on it for almost 2 months .
Never worked very well , but at least help me sleep more than other medicines did; after taking it, I was inmediately on my bed falling sleep , even though It was only for 6 o 7 hours maxium .
Recently It has lost its effect on me . I only sleep as much as 2 or 3 hours.
I think it has pooped out . I read this is common
on this kind of medicines.
Do you have any experiences about this??
I also have these concerns. Please read this information:>>>>>
Ambien is used for short-term treatment of insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, or early awakening). A relatively new drug, it is chemically different from other common sleep medications such as Halcion and Dalmane.Most important fact about this drug
Sleep problems are usually temporary and require medication for a week or two at most. Insomnia that lasts longer could be a sign of another medical problem. If you find that you need this medicine for more than 7 to 10 days, be sure to check with your doctor.Special warnings about this medication
When sleep medications are used every night for more than a few weeks, some may lose their effectiveness. Remember, too, that you can become dependent on some sleep medications if you use them for a long time or at high doses.
Some people using Ambien--especially those taking serotonin-boosting antidepressants--have experienced unusual changes in their thinking and/or behavior. Alert your doctor if you notice a change.
Ambien and other sleep medicines can cause a special type of memory loss. It should not be taken on an overnight airplane flight of less than 7 to 8 hours, since "traveler's amnesia" may occur.
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"Sleep problems are usually temporary and require medication for a week or two at most.
Insomnia that lasts longer could be a sign of another medical problem"What does this exactly mean???
Everybody uses this drugs for more time (Almost)"Ambien and other sleep medicines can cause a special type of memory loss."
I have terrible memory
Posted by Tepiaca on March 24, 2004, at 6:32:04
In reply to Ambien Poop out, posted by Tepiaca on March 23, 2004, at 23:04:06
I made the first post about 6 hours ago. Then I went to the bed 3 hours later and after 2 and a half hour : Here I am ! I´m awake!! , I´m a human owl . I only slept 2.5 hours =(
Posted by Sad Panda on March 24, 2004, at 8:07:47
In reply to Afirming it has Poop out--- AMBIEN, posted by Tepiaca on March 24, 2004, at 6:32:04
> I made the first post about 6 hours ago. Then I went to the bed 3 hours later and after 2 and a half hour : Here I am ! I´m awake!! , I´m a human owl . I only slept 2.5 hours =(
>
>Have you tried the sedating AD's? They are much safer & can actually improve sleep quality. I use Remeron. Low dose TCA's such as Doxepin & Trimipramine are good too.
Cheers,
Panda.
Posted by irishcatholic on March 24, 2004, at 13:19:23
In reply to Ambien Poop out, posted by Tepiaca on March 23, 2004, at 23:04:06
Although contrary to many others experience, Prozac has helped my sleep a lot. I take it first thing in the morning, and it revs me up pretty much all day, but by bedtime, I'm gone (at least for 6 hours which is about what I need).
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