Ambien

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Hello, I am 2 weeks 2 days c/t from vicodin.  My Doctor prescribed my ambien 12.5 CR for a month.  The first few nights they worked great, now....not so much. Can I take 1.5 or is that not a good idea?  Just wondering, thanks guys...
Sarah

sicraw · Answer

Ambien isn't any better.  Try Melatonin (something natural).  I don't care what your dr says - ambien is addictive and if you use more than 2 weeks, you will be addicted.  w/d are no fun either.  I only took 10 mg a night (never more) for 5 years.  I am in w/d and it is hell - don't do this to yourself.

vicki595 · Answer

Good to know!

mk142 · Answer

Hello I am a woman and have been taking an rx of Ambien 10mg once @bedtime. But, at my most recent Dr visit, this is not the same Dr that prescribed the Ambien btw, said that it is NOT safe and the FDA warns a woman should not take more than 5 mg per day of Ambien because more has been responsible for heart attacks in women.I was worried about suffering a heart attack,  and happy to only take 5 mg instead of 10. Also, to my surprise,  the 5 worked as well as the 10. I will say, and this is, what I hate about Ambien,  if you stop or miss one dose you could suffer terrible nightmares. Wishing everyone that has trouble sleeping a peaceful nights rest! :)

wheredidmyenergygo? · Answer

ambien worked strange on me. My detox doc put me on 50mg of trazodome.  He said it was because it gets you into the deep rem sleep.  I guess I should feel a little lucky I'm averaging 6hrs a night.

FLaddict · Answer

i take lunesta and it helps me.. also Liquid Valerian Root also has helped me.. its natural mix it in some decaf Ice tea and you will never taste it.. i like the Arizona Stress tea it also has valerian in it.. I take a dropper and a half an hour before bed and it helps.. check your local health food store

Mis Take · Answer

I have not.  I have terrible insomnia - always have.  Right now Im taking flexiril - which is a muscle relaxer and the first few times it worked great - now, not so much.  WEIRD.  I am going to the doc tomorrow so I will ask again - will let u know if I find out something helpful.  I hope you sleep.

love, tracy

saraheden · Answer

Thanks for responding, yeah I agree they dont work consistntly.  Have you found something else that has worked for sleeping....perferably non narcotic.  Hope all is well.

Mis Take · Answer

not a doc - but I have taken 1 and 1/2 before and did fine.  Those are strange in my opinion.  I found they worked kind of sporatically.  I hope this helps and I hope others chime in as well.  I would hate to give advice such as this and it be really wrong for you.  I would research it a little beforehand if you can.  good luck and I hope you sleep soon.

sincerely, tracy

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