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175734 tn?1225134440

I quit the Ambien

I was having lots of memory loss and neck and back pain while on the Ambien.

I quit (2) days ago and i feel alot better. Can't sleep so good yet ( rebound ). Hope this wont last long.
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Hi Coolio Hernendez, thanks for your reply and also sharing your valuable thoughts. You have a great determination of having to quit Ambien and now succeeded it. You might take some time now to get used to the daily routine as you are off Ambien. Try to relax and do regular exercise, stretches and have good nutritious food. This will keep you energetic and active in daily activities. Try to go to bed early. Good luck and Take care.
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175734 tn?1225134440
I just woke up and i feel really good. Maybe I have not really slept well in 1 year. The Ambien was a lock that i would fall asleep but, I still felt tired all day long.
I'm glad i quit and i have a feeling i should have quit a little sooner.
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Hi Coolio Hernendez, How are you? Well, having now quit Ambien for your sleeplessness, how are you feeling? Since how many years were you on Ambien. Some of the adverse reactions of Ambien are loss of memory, problems in thinking, daytime sleepiness, headache, vomiting with nausea and sometimes dizziness. This severity can be variable in different individuals and not every one may have it, however it is better for you to consult your attending doctor who prescribed the drug to seek advice. You can follow a set sleep pattern and avoid going to sleep late in night, taking coffee/alcohol and smoking. A gentle massage and warm bath before sleep might be helpful. Do post your thoughts and take care.
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